Painted Wolf Wines Pictus VIII 2018

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 have built a good relationship with Jeremy from Painted Wolf wines. We love the fact he is as equally passionate about the wine as he is the wolfs. Jeremy has visited us to meet our customers and host a marvellous wine tasting, his enthusiasm has created a wave of interest in his project.  We have met him for tastings in London & travelled to his base in South Africa to learn as much as we can about this special producer.

Painted Wolf Wines

We craft uniquely South African wines, specialising in Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. Sourcing our grapes from small, sustainably farmed vineyards, where we have built strong relationships with several growers. We donate 4% of our annual turnover to the conservation of the endangered African wild dog. This is at the heart of our philosophy and sets us apart from others in the wine industry.

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.

A rich, full-bodied and elegant wine with intense layers of blackberries and forest fruits, leather, mushroom and pungent black pepper. Ripe, beautifully integrated tannins and firm acidity provide structure and lead to a long, rewarding finish.