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Craven Wines Chenin Blanc Karibib 2023

Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaFrom 40+ year old, organically farmed radial bush vines on the weathered granite soils of Polkadraai’s Karibib Vineyard, at 300m, this was whole bunch pressed, native fermented, and left on lees 4 months until racking. In all it spent 9 months in concrete, a recent shift that has focused and textured this already impressive wine. Finely detailed, with crystalline lemon, crunchy pear, light quince across a fine lees base, stencilled with stony salts that translates to a saline, subtly savoury finish.Tasted: 17 January 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
ON$39.00750mlconsignment
BC$45.00750mlprivate wine stores
Producer: Craven WinesDistributors: Juice Imports
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Chenin Blanc