Pictus VIII

Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison)

Grenache and Carignan grapes were harvested on Welgegund farm on western facing slopes above Wellington; Syrah and Mourvèdre are both from Kasteelsig vineyard, a certified organic vineyard in the Swartland. The Carignan vines are over 45 years old and are registered heritage vines. Neither of the above vineyards are irrigated. Grenache Gris is from Voor Perdeberg.

The wine was aged in 300-litre French oak barrels for 12 months with Syrah in new barrels. The Grenache Gris was fermented in a stainless-steel tank.

The Carignan, Grenache noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes were hand-picked into small baskets and crushed into small open fermenters and fermented with wild yeast. We hand punched the cap up to four times a day and then dry pressed in small batches.

Painted Wolf Wines is a South African producer led by Jeremy and Emma Borg, with a strong focus on Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Shiraz and Rhône varieties. The brand combines characterful Cape wines with a conservation mission, supporting the protection of African wild dogs and other endangered wildlife.