Craven Wines - Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)
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| Producer | Craven Wines |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | South Africa |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 204594 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Craven Wines Description
Chardonnay is a grape Mick and Jeanine have always enjoyed drinking and it was only a matter of time before they decided to take the plunge and make a ‘Craven’ example. After looking around for a suitable vineyard, they decided to stay in the Polkadraai Hills for this. The small sub-region brings a real inherent saltiness and freshness to white wines. They reached out to local legend Danie Carinus about purchasing from fruit from his coveted Bluegum Grove Vineyard from fifth generation Stellenbosch vigneron Danie Carinus. The result was a very well-balanced, expressive Chardonnay.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2022 Chardonnay comes from the lower reaches of the Polkerdraai, whole bunch pressed and matured in 500-liter used French oak. This takes a couple of minutes to cohere in the glass, traces of yellow plum, Mirabelle, and a light lanolin note. The palate is well-balanced with orange zest and mandarin on the entry and a pithy, almost Chenin-like finish. Very fine.
