Wolf & Woman Grenache Blanc is made from grapes yielded by a single vineyard, which grows in the Voor-Paardeberg region in granitic soils. The singular nature of the terroir of the Voor-Paardeberg is underpinned by the influence of the South Westerly wind which starts to blow here in the afternoon. Viticulturers call this wind the ‘Table Bay air-conditioner”. It allows the vineyards to cool down at night, which means the grapes ripen slower and maintain their acidity better.
All of the grapes were picked early in the morning, packed in crates and allowed to spend 24 hours in a cold room. The following day the grapes were whole bunch pressed, and then went directly into 500L old oak barrels where natural fermentation was allowed to occur, after which the wine matured for 10 months on the lees before bottling.
Colour Pale yellow
Nose Aromas of floral, citrus and peach
Palate Backed by weight and texture, ending in a bright acidity
Composition 100% Grenache Blanc
Origin Voor Paardeberg
Vineyard Single vineyard, which grows within decomposed granite soils
Vine age 16 years old
Yield Average of 8 tons/ha
Total production 900 bottles
ALCOHOL 13.5 % | PH 3.1
RESIDUAL SUGAR 2.2 g/L
TOTAL ACIDITY 5.4 g/L
TOTAL SULFUR DIOXIDE 70 mg/L
“A brilliant addition to the Wolf and Woman range, this superb Grenache Blanc comes from a single plot on decomposed granite. Jasmine and wet stone aromas lead into a pithy, chiselled, fennel and beeswax palate framed by older oak.”
94, Grenache blanc 2020, Tim Atkin MW, South Africa 2021 Special Report