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Craven Wines Chenin Blanc Karibib 2016
Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaTheir first Chenin Blanc, sourced from early-picked, 35-year-old radial bush vines on the weathered granite soils of Polkadraai’s Karibib Vineyard. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed to neutral 500L barrels, and after a five month wild ferment and natural MLF, it was left on the lees for four more months before racking. Slightly cloudy, with intense dried fruit on the concentrated, expansive palate, lovely depth of flavour. Direct, nutty and salty, with layers of depth and mineral flavour. The easterly-facing site was always farmed for sweet wines, and has never had chemical farming. A stunner. 12%.Tasted: 30 May 2017Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Chenin Blanc
