2023CravenKaribibVineyardCheninBlanc

Sans The Stellenbosch wine region in South Africa’s Western Cape is renowned for its diverse terroir, featuring ancient granite and shale soils that provide a strong foundation for viticulture. Its Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cooling breezes from False Bay, helps moderate temperatures and preserve grape acidity. This unique combination of soils and climate enables Stellenbosch to produce high-quality wines known for their depth and elegance. Dedicated to the region, the Cravens focus exclusively on single-vineyard wines from Stellenbosch, working closely with growers to craft wines that reflect their unique origins and sense of place.In 2015 the Cravens discovered a beautiful bush vine Chenin Blanc vineyard in the Polkadraai Hills, previously farmed for sweet wine production. With some care, the block was transformed for dry wine production.. The fruit is whole-bunch pressed to a concrete tank for natural fermentation and malolactic conversion. The wine rests on lees for four months before its first racking, spending a total of nine months in concrete before bottling.Alc. 12.7%