Painted Wolf Teardrop Viognier 2023

75cl bottle.

Vegan, Vegetarian.

A winery we are very interested in due to the positive impact on customers at our tastings and for the winery’s commitment to supporting the endangered African wild dogs- the rarest large mammal in South Africa. With only around 400 adult dogs (Painted Wolfs) remaining, the support from the sales of these wines contribute to the vital conservation of these stunning animals.  We are arranging for founder winemaker Jeremy to visit us in Spring 2025 for a talk and wine tasting with our customers. We are also planning to visit the winery in 2026.

Winemaker Jeremy Borg

Jeremy and Emma Borg founded Painted Wolf to create wines from a small number of growers in some of South Africa’s prime sites, including Paarl, Swartland and Stellenbosch – from low-yielding areas which are mostly unirrigated and farmed organically or with minimal organic outputs – and to support conservation of the endangered African wild dog.

This Viognier was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barrels with wild yeast. A vibrant wine with delicate lemon peel, white blossom and peach aromas.

Viognier grapes were sourced from a single mountain side block in the Breedekloof. It is one of the highest sites in the Cape with vines at 700 metres above sea level. Yields are naturally low at around six tonnes per hectare.

Food Pairing

Mild curries, roast pork with mustard and apple sauce, creamy seafood dishes, washed rind cheese.