South African Craven wines is an exciting wine estate that has been ambitiously run since 2011 by Mick and Jeanine Craven from Australia and South Africa respectively. The vineyards are located in different places around Stellenbosch. We have selected a few of their wines that will make for excellent summer drinking.
Craven Cinsaut 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa. A little fuller in style than most cinsault wines is but still easy drinking, refreshing with a lovely fruit. Best enjoyed a little bit chilled. Grapes come from old bush vines. No. ~20 euro
Craven Pinot Gris 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Pinot gris is considered a white grape but it is not really “white” (or rather, green). Its skin is more pinkish. This wine gets both colour and character from some 8 days of skin contact. Call it an orange wine if you like. Aged in old oak barrels. ~18 euro
Craven Clairette Blanche 2017, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Clairette is a southern French grape that has been present in Stellenbosch for a long time but has now almost disappeared. Craven has what may be the only clairette vineyard left. Just over 11% alcohol but completely dry. ~20 euro.
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