Blank Bottle Moment of Silence 2025

BLANKBottle produces a diverse range of wines that vary from year to year, crafted by renowned winemaker Pieter H. Walser during his explorations through South African vineyards. What sets Walser's operation apart is that he doesn't own any vineyards and seldom repeats the same wine. Instead, he sources grapes from approximately 60 vineyards scattered across the Western Cape. His unconventional approach extends beyond the label, as he intentionally avoids divulging information about the grapes or blend. Walser prefers to maintain a laid-back attitude towards winemaking, simply letting things flow without overthinking.

Changing subtly each year, but always based around two parcels of excellent Chenin Blanc. This vintage is a blend primarily of Chenin Blanc (from old bush vines on Groenberg slopes), Grenache Blanc, and Viognier. Whole-bunch pressed and spontaneously fermented in a mix of concrete eggs, amphorae, and older French oak barrels, then aged on the lees for about 10 months.

Richly aromatic fruit, apricot, anjou pear and golden apples, with hints of buttery pie crust and frangipane on the nose. Silky and medium-bodied on the palate it delivers a beautiful intensity with lemon curd and baked apple notes leading into a long, taut and mineral finish. Another sublime vintage of Moment of Silence!