{"title":"Verdelho","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropical and vibrant, our Verdelho wines offer exotic fruit flavors, crisp acidity, and a refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"momento-chenin-blanc-verdelho-2021","title":"Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2021 per Case","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChenin Blanc\/ Verdelho Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo me, Chenin Blanc without Verdelho is like dancing without music. Verdelho adds the zing and zest to this blend, giving it that extra twist of freshness, energy and rhythm. The Chenin blanc grapes come from 41-yearold, dryland-farmed bush vines in the Paardeberg. Swartland. The Verdelho is from two sites: the VoorPaardeberg, where vines are grown in decomposed granite and clay, and a Bot River vineyard on Bokkeveld shale. The decomposed granite soils produce a rich, generous and broader palate, while the shale and clay soil bring austerity, focus and make for a texture driven wine. Together with the freshness of the Verdelho, these two regions combine to create a balanced wine; both rich and generous and elegant and well poised, with a mineral focus and bright acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForelle pear, kumquat and a tangy greengage note drive a leaner, edgier vintage that is filled out by the trademark notes of white peach, Golden Delicious apple and even a touch of raw honey. The palate is beautifully balanced and tense, with a distinct ruby grapefruit skin savouriness making for a textured finish that is pithy and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe grapes were gently whole bunch basket-pressed without adding enzymes. Natural fermentation was allowed to take place in 400L \u0026amp; 225L French oak barrels. Some fine lees was added back to the juice in barrel to allow for more complex characters and textures to develop during it’s time in barrel. Time in old oak: 10 months. 100% malolactic fermentation. No fining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95 Points - Tim Atkin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4.5* Platter's\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Momento","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084558631011,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-33_7b653997-3554-4c7b-bd99-5aaf5acf023c.png?v=1736332741"},{"product_id":"stellenbosch-vineyards-limited-release-verdelho-2018","title":"Stellenbosch Vineyards Limited Release Verdelho 2021 per Case","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Commitment to Excellence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Verdelho embodies the ultimate philosophy of our winemaking team: crafting wines that are elegant, graceful, and inherently rewarding. Originating from Portugal, Verdelho lends its name to one of the four main types of Madeira wine and has historically been utilized in fortified wines. Inspired by its adaptability to warmer climates and its success in regions like the Douro and Swan Valley (Australia), we planted this variety in Stellenbosch with great anticipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Vineyard to Glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrown in a trellised vineyard planted in 2005 on a southern slope, our Verdelho grapes are hand-harvested, sorted, and destemmed to ensure only the finest fruit is selected for fermentation. Fermented in a combination of 60% first-fill French oak barrels and 20% second and third-fill barrels, the wine matures for 10 months before undergoing meticulous blending. From this process, only the top eight barrels are chosen to produce this exceptional wine, with just 3000 bottles crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpon tasting, our Verdelho reveals enticing aromas of peach and apricot, complemented by flinty, floral, and nutty nuances. Its zesty character unfolds on the palate, showcasing notes of raw almond and dried fruit. A well-integrated acid line adds to its complexity, culminating in a refreshing, lingering finish that leaves a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAge-Worthy Excellence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile delightful now, our Verdelho will continue to evolve with bottle aging over the next three to five years, revealing new layers of depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfect Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis versatile wine shines when paired with spicy South African cuisine, its vibrant flavors complementing the bold and aromatic dishes with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellenbosch Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084575244387,"sku":null,"price":1590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/StellenboschVineyardsLimitedReleaseVerdelho20181080x1080px.png?v=1736333131"},{"product_id":"momento-chenin-blanc-verdelho-2020","title":"Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho 2020 per Case","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVarietals: Chenin Blanc\/ Verdelho Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe think Chenin Blanc without Verdelho is like dancing without music. Verdelho adds the zing and zest to this blend, giving it that extra twist of freshness, energy, and rhythm. The Chenin blanc grapes come from 41-year old, dry land farmed bush vines in the Paardeberg. Swartland. The Verdelho grapes come from Voor-Paardeberg, grown in decomposed granite and clay as well as a vineyard in Bot River grown in Bokkeveld shale. The decomposed granite soils produce a rich, generous, and broader palate, while the shale and clay soil from Bot River produces an austere, focused, and texture-driven wine. 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