Craven Wines
Stellenbosch Cinsault
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Nose of raspberry tart, white pepper and coriander
Quite a new experience for me
I haven't tried many South Africans wines nor straight cinsault
Its crunchy, with a soft side.
Quite vertical wine, but velvety
Fairly long and enjoyable
Nose of raspberry tart, white pepper and coriander
Quite a new experience for me
I haven't tried many South Africans wines nor straight cinsault
Its crunchy, with a soft side.
Quite vertical wine, but velvety
Fairly long and enjoyable
Pure nose of cranberry and sour cherry. Lean structure but very seductive. Young but eminently drinkable. Excellent.
Pure nose of cranberry and sour cherry. Lean structure but very seductive. Young but eminently drinkable. Excellent.
3 people found it helpfulJun 16th, 2019Full bodied yet delicate, black cherry, subtle tannins, pairs beautifully with angus beef.
Full bodied yet delicate, black cherry, subtle tannins, pairs beautifully with angus beef.
2 people found it helpfulJul 27th, 2019
Interesting and fun wine. Reminds me of pinotage without the bretty bandaid character. Light body with cherry cough drop, stems, little earth, dried herbs, wild berry and nice acid. Think they had a typo for the varietal.
Interesting and fun wine. Reminds me of pinotage without the bretty bandaid character. Light body with cherry cough drop, stems, little earth, dried herbs, wild berry and nice acid. Think they had a typo for the varietal.
1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2021
My wine guy described this « drinky. » I have to say that I agree. Opened it to serve with BBQ, but much lighter, fruitier, less tannic than I anticipated. Not that it’s bad... just could have used something a bit bolder with BBQ.
My wine guy described this « drinky. » I have to say that I agree. Opened it to serve with BBQ, but much lighter, fruitier, less tannic than I anticipated. Not that it’s bad... just could have used something a bit bolder with BBQ.
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2018
Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook
Floral & perfume
Herbal intoxicating
Quite enjoyable
#rhonehaiku
Floral & perfume
Herbal intoxicating
Quite enjoyable
#rhonehaiku
Soft and delicate.. very good given it is so young but it’s great in the nose.. raspberry, a tiny bit of sea salt and beach but aromatic on the palette yet very gentle to let you know she is fine to enjoy once opened
Soft and delicate.. very good given it is so young but it’s great in the nose.. raspberry, a tiny bit of sea salt and beach but aromatic on the palette yet very gentle to let you know she is fine to enjoy once opened
May 14th, 2022
Craven Cinsaut 2020: Light-bodied. Light gentle tannins. Bright red fruits, herbs, mild oak & a hint of spice. Nice dry finish. This was a great wine find at my local wholefoods market and I will definitely be returning back for a few more bottles; the pairing potential is endless! Love the brightness & freshness! Truly inspires me to seek and try more South African wines! Have a great weekend! Cheers 🇿🇦🍷
Craven Cinsaut 2020: Light-bodied. Light gentle tannins. Bright red fruits, herbs, mild oak & a hint of spice. Nice dry finish. This was a great wine find at my local wholefoods market and I will definitely be returning back for a few more bottles; the pairing potential is endless! Love the brightness & freshness! Truly inspires me to seek and try more South African wines! Have a great weekend! Cheers 🇿🇦🍷
Feb 11th, 2022Light bodied, but herbaceous and minerally (limestone, perhaps?). Very solid 100% Cinsaut from South Africa.
Light bodied, but herbaceous and minerally (limestone, perhaps?). Very solid 100% Cinsaut from South Africa.
Nov 25th, 2021
Floral (violet), cranberry and ripe strawberry notes with hints of dried fruit. Gentle tannins and easy drinking. Very enjoyable.
Floral (violet), cranberry and ripe strawberry notes with hints of dried fruit. Gentle tannins and easy drinking. Very enjoyable.
Nov 15th, 2021