Sip into something new: Our latest wines have arrived!
We are thrilled to share that our Pictus 10 2023 has been awarded an outstanding 94 points in the prestigious Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report 2024. Our Lycaon Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023, Lycaon Pinotage 2022, and Scarlet Syrah 2023 all achieved impressive scores of 93 points. Additionally, our Black Tip Mourvèdre 2022 and Guillermo Pinotage 2023 both received 91 points, while our Black Pack Chenin 2023 and Solo Roussanne 2023 were each awarded a notable 90 points.
The Tim Atkin South Africa Special Report is one of the most respected and comprehensive wine reviews in the world. Master of Wine Tim Atkin applies his expert palate to evaluate and score wines based on quality, consistency, and character, providing an authoritative guide to the best wines from South Africa.
We’re excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity to be the first to get your hands on our latest pre-release Painted Wolf wines!
Place your order now, and secure your allocation. Please note, these pre-release wines will only be shipped at the end of October. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy our newest creations and be among the first to experience their incredible depth and flavour.
Painted Wolf Pictus 10 2023 - 94 points
We made this impressive white blend with Sauvignon Blanc from the Vaalvlei vineyard in Stanford and 40% Semillon that we bought as made wine from David and Nadia Sadie. The semillon is from an old heritage vineyard planted in decomposed granite on the side of the Perdeberg mountain Fermented and matured in concrete, clay and old barrels. It is salty, savoury and appealingly stony, it’s a dry, layered, very delicately wooded wine with notes of kelp, lime and pink grapefruit and an undertone of fresh herbs.
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Painted Wolf Scarlet Syrah 2022 - 92 points
Sourced from the same organically certified block as Mullineux's Iron Syrah at Kasteelsig near Malmesbury, Swartland. Tim writes that "this is a very smart, modern Swartland Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre blend that was fermented with 20% whole bunches. Ferrous, grippy and intense" it has savoury notes of biltong, Black plum, blackberry and wild herb flavours and stylish 30% new oak.
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Painted Wolf Lycaon Pinotage 2022 - 92 points
At 750 metres, the vineyard that supplies the grapes for Lycaon is the highest Pinotage planting in South Africa, picked six weeks later than our Swartland Guillermo Pinotage. Subtle, pure, racy and focused, it has nicely integrated 40% new French and American oak, blueberry, liquorice and strawberry flavours and hints of vanilla, cinnamon and toast.
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Painted Wolf Lycaon OVP Chenin Blanc 2023 - 93 points
Lycaon comes from a comparatively cool, west-facing vineyard planted in 1974 on decomposed granite in an old creek bed. The block is 50 years old, and a registered heritage vineyard. Fermented in 40% older barrels and clay amphoras. Tim Aitkin MW writes" its one of the best Painted Wolf whites, with impressive tension and structure, some stony reduction and flavours of citrus, pear and yellow apple”.
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Painted Wolf Lightning Sauvignon Blanc 2022 - 91 points
Winemaker Jeremy Borg made this sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc from grapes off the Vaalvlei vineyard in Stanford. The vineyard is farmed using regenerative farming practices using natural organic fertilisers. Weeding is done by livestock and organic farming principles are followed. Fermentation took place in clay amphora and old barrels. The wine has vivacious aromas of white grapefruit, thyme, cooked cream and that lovely first rains petrichor. It’s a dry, creamy lightly wooded wine with a long tangy savoury finish.
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Painted Wolf Black Tip Mourvèdre 2022 - 91 points
Painted Wolf produce one of the few stand-alone Mourvèdres in South Africa. Vines are organically certified. We fermented with 20% whole clusters, it has good grip and intensity, layers of plum, blueberry and fynbos and some subtle clove and pepper spice.
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Painted Wolf Darius Carignan 2023 - 89 points
Another rare wine from Painted Wolf, bush vine Carignan is grown on a west facing hillside vineyard in Wellington. Fermented in small open fermenters and aged in barrel for a year. The wine is rich and full flavoured with a charming rusticity. Expect ripe berry fruit and mixed spice with a long satisfying finish.
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News from the field: Translocation tales - The Carnivore Range Expansion Project
by Eugene Greyling, Carnivore Conservation field officer
"Painted Wolf Wines has proudly supported the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), particularly the Carnivore Range Expansion Project, for many years. Our contributions have played a vital role in translocation efforts, habitat restoration, and other critical conservation initiatives. African wild dogs, a key focus of this project, are one of the most endangered species in Africa, and PWW is deeply committed to aiding their survival and recovery. Conservation is at the heart of who we are, and we will continue to partner with the EWT to protect and expand the habitats of these remarkable animals."
The following article is reposted with permission from the EWT:
The general aim of the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Carnivore Range Expansion Project, operating within the Carnivore Conservation Programme, not only includes the conservation of current carnivore populations and the maintenance of genetic integrity in areas where a lack of sufficient ecological connectivity hinders natural dispersal, but also extends to the expansion of geographical range for focal species (with a primary focus on African wild dogs Lycaon pictus and cheetahs Acinonyx jubatus).
Restoring previously extirpated or locally extinct populations, thereby recovering lost range, and securing safe space across the African continent is thus an important priority for us.
'Translocation' refers to the action of purposefully taking an organism from a suitable habitat in one area to a suitable habitat in another area. This is done to encourage threatened species to repopulate in a new area to improve the conservation status of the species and restore the functioning of the ecosystem through population restoration.
Most recently, several translocations have been undertaken by our wild dog range expansion team to reintroduce wild dogs to additional safe spaces in South Africa.
For the first time, founder packs have been introduced into Mpilo Private Game Reserve and Nambiti Private Game Reserve, in collaboration with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and Wildlife ACT. All introduced individuals have been fitted with tracking collars to enable daily monitoring of their movements, population and behavioural dynamics, and ecological influences and to help prevent human-wildlife conflict. The information gathered allows for informed decision-making – both at the reserve and the species level.
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Visit the Painted Wolf Wines Den in the Simondium Guild
Come and experience the heart of Painted Wolf Wines at our Den in the Simondium Guild, where we offer two exceptional tasting experiences. The regular tasting, priced at R150, allows you to savour five of our signature Pack wines. For a more exclusive option, the Alpha Tasting is available for R300 and features a private tasting of six wines from across our ranges and a delicious cheese platter.
Please note that the Alpha Tasting requires a minimum of four people and must be prebooked. Gather your pack and discover the spirit of Painted Wolf Wines in this unforgettable setting!
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World Tourism Day
On this World Tourism Day, celebrated on 27 September, we at Painted Wolf Wines extend a heartfelt thank you to all our valued partners for your continued support and collaboration. Your dedication and shared passion have played a pivotal role in shaping our journey. As we celebrate the beauty of travel and the impact of tourism on global connections, we recognise the importance of the relationships we've built with you.
Together, we are strengthening the understanding of the endangered African wild dog while creating memorable experiences through wine.
Thank you for being a part of our Painted Wolf Wines community and for helping us spread the joy of our wines to people near and far. Here's to many more successful collaborations and shared successes!