Chenin Blanc Keribib Vineyard
Craven Wines
Craven Wines
Chenin Blanc Keribib Vineyard
This is the first year the Karibib Chenin is entirely in concrete, a move that Mick and Jeanine Craven have been moving towards these past few years. From 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 until racking (around 10 months total). The concrete has laser focused this already impressive wine, yielding a textural, long, savoury chenin, layered with crushed granite, pear skin, flake salts, and lemon pith. This has ample energy and tension, strung long with buzzy acidity, and finishing with lingering salinity. Really impressive now, and will cellar without question.
"The 2023 Chenin Blanc comes from a parcel next to Reyneke in the Karibi Vineyard and was aged entirely in concrete. This has a more complex and vibrant nose than the Chardonnay, revealing yellow fruit mixed with a nutty, slightly smoky scent. The palate is very well balanced with a citrus-fresh entry and a very subtle flor-like finish that comes through more clearly on the aftertaste. Superb. Drink 2024-2032.” - 92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024.
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $39
Style: Still
Region: Western Cape
Appellation: WO Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: Yes
Low Intervention: Yes
Craven Wines
Craven Wines
Chenin Blanc Keribib Vineyard
This is the first year the Karibib Chenin is entirely in concrete, a move that Mick and Jeanine Craven have been moving towards these past few years. From 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 until racking (around 10 months total). The concrete has laser focused this already impressive wine, yielding a textural, long, savoury chenin, layered with crushed granite, pear skin, flake salts, and lemon pith. This has ample energy and tension, strung long with buzzy acidity, and finishing with lingering salinity. Really impressive now, and will cellar without question.
"The 2023 Chenin Blanc comes from a parcel next to Reyneke in the Karibi Vineyard and was aged entirely in concrete. This has a more complex and vibrant nose than the Chardonnay, revealing yellow fruit mixed with a nutty, slightly smoky scent. The palate is very well balanced with a citrus-fresh entry and a very subtle flor-like finish that comes through more clearly on the aftertaste. Superb. Drink 2024-2032.” - 92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024.
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $39
Style: Still
Region: Western Cape
Appellation: WO Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: Yes
Low Intervention: Yes
Craven Wines
Craven Wines
Chenin Blanc Keribib Vineyard
This is the first year the Karibib Chenin is entirely in concrete, a move that Mick and Jeanine Craven have been moving towards these past few years. From 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 until racking (around 10 months total). The concrete has laser focused this already impressive wine, yielding a textural, long, savoury chenin, layered with crushed granite, pear skin, flake salts, and lemon pith. This has ample energy and tension, strung long with buzzy acidity, and finishing with lingering salinity. Really impressive now, and will cellar without question.
"The 2023 Chenin Blanc comes from a parcel next to Reyneke in the Karibi Vineyard and was aged entirely in concrete. This has a more complex and vibrant nose than the Chardonnay, revealing yellow fruit mixed with a nutty, slightly smoky scent. The palate is very well balanced with a citrus-fresh entry and a very subtle flor-like finish that comes through more clearly on the aftertaste. Superb. Drink 2024-2032.” - 92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024.
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $39
Style: Still
Region: Western Cape
Appellation: WO Stellenbosch
Country: South Africa
Grape: Chenin Blanc
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: Yes
Low Intervention: Yes
