Craven Wines

Karibib Vineyard Chenin Blanc

9.212 ratings

9.34 pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

Matt Sterr

9.1

36 YO Steen vines planted in the sandy soils of the Karibib Vineyard.

May 7th, 2019

Ji Lin Zhu

9.1

Acidic, lots of complexity and layers

May 13th, 2023

Carter White

9.1

Really nicely balanced body and acidity. Bright tasty fruit.

Dec 14th, 2020

Bart van Wijngaarden

9.1

Very classy. Excellent nose but it’s the palate that pulls you in. Really impressed.

Jun 16th, 2019

David Lincoln

9.3

Clean, great balance of minerality and fruit. Great stuff.

Dec 15th, 2018

Shawn Thompson

9.0

Brisk clean minerality with a light nose of grainy mustard and tropical fruit. Lively acidity with a palate that reveals unripe pineapple, vanilla and citrus.

Sep 1st, 2018