Winery CravenKaribib Chenin Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Karibib Chenin Blanc from the Winery Craven
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Karibib Chenin Blanc of Winery Craven in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Karibib Chenin Blanc of Winery Craven in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Karibib Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Karibib Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Karibib Chenin Blanc
The Karibib Chenin Blanc of Winery Craven matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of paella josé style, dal lentils with coconut milk or haddock with curry cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Craven's Karibib Chenin Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Karibib Chenin Blanc from Winery Craven are 2018, 2017, 0, 2016 and 2019.
Informations about the Winery Craven
The Winery Craven is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Fermentation
The process by which grape juice becomes wine, thanks to the action of yeasts that transform sugar into alcohol.
