quicksearch
92POINTS
17/20
Craven Wines Pinot Gris 2024
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South AfricaFrom Stellenbosch's Newlands Vineyard and its heavy iron-rich koffeklip soils, these pinot gris vines are 20 years old, facing east. It's rare enough to find PG in ZA, and unheard of to find one as memorable as this. The 2024 was picked over two tries, and after destemming, had 6 days skin contact (until it goes dry) in concrete before being pressed and racked back into concrete for 5 months. Pouring a pretty cherry / salmon hue, this textural wine is woven with wild orange, pink grapefruit, bergamot, and flake salts along a long, saline palate, finishing with a kiss of fresh tobacco. Not crazy acidity, but it's not missed with everything else going on. A lovely food wine, especially for umami-rich dishes. 13000 bottles produced.Tasted: 30 September 2026Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $37.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
