Craven Faure Pinot Noir

$41.85

Craven Faure Pinot Noir is an elegant and expressive wine from the Stellenbosch region, known for its refined texture and vibrant fruit character. It’s a beautifully balanced Pinot Noir that showcases the distinctive terroir of South Africa.

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SKU: 801318 Size: 750ml Types: White Country: South Africa Practice: Traditional

Craven Faure Pinot Noir is crafted by Craven Wines, a boutique winery in the renowned Stellenbosch region of South Africa. The wine is made from carefully selected Pinot Noir grapes grown in these vineyards, which benefit from a Mediterranean climate and granite-based soils, imparting a unique minerality and freshness to the wine. This expression of Pinot Noir is characterized by minimal intervention winemaking, with fermentation occurring naturally using indigenous yeasts. The wine undergoes aging in old French oak barrels for about 10 months, allowing the flavors to develop without overpowering the delicate fruit. The winery has gained acclaim for its attention to detail and a philosophy centered around expressing the true nature of the vineyard in each bottle. Craven Faure Pinot Noir reflects this philosophy and has received positive reviews for its purity and finesse.

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appearance: Pale ruby with a translucent clarity and delicate legs.

Nose: Aromas of red cherry, cranberry, rose petals, and subtle earthy notes with a hint of spice.

Palate: The palate offers vibrant red fruit flavors of strawberry and raspberry, a silky texture with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and a lingering mineral finish.

Ideal Pairings: Poultry (game birds), seafood (grilled salmon), and soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert.

Harvesting Methods: Hand-harvested

Residual Sugar: 2 g/L

ABV: 13.5%

Total Acidity: 5.8 g/L

pH: 3.5

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