Painted Wolf Wines 'The Den' Chenin Blanc 2024
About
Painted Wolf Wines is boutique family business and conservation supporter.
They produce a range of premium and super premium wines, focused on Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Rhone varietals such as Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. They work with top growers in a number of key appellations in South Africa, sourcing organic or sustainably farmed grapes. Conservation is key to their business and they donate around 4% of revenue to African wild dog (Painted Wolf) and other conservation concerns.
The Leeuwenkuil grapes are tank fermented using natural yeast and blended
with a smaller portion of barrel-fermented wine from old vines in Wellington.
Style and Values
- Type: Bottle
- Closure: Screwcap
- ABV: 12.5%
- Country: South Africa
- Vint: 2024
- Food Match : Great with creamy sauces, or pea and broad bean risotto.
- Tasting Notes:
Fresh lemon and pear aromas give way to tropical passion fruit on the nose. Crisp acidity and a hint of oak add to the texture and wonderful fruit flavours linger on the palate. Exceptional value.
- Grape Types: Chenin Blanc
