Chenin Blanc

Shellfish, Spicy food, Lean fish, Mild and soft cheese

WOLF & WOMAN Chenin Blanc is a blend of grapes from four different vineyards. Three thereof are located in the Paardeberg region, situated in decomposed granite soils, and were planted in 1984, 1980 and 1976, respectively. The fourth vineyard is situated north of Malmesbury in red iron-rich soils and was planted in 1981. All of the vineyards consist exclusively of dryland bush vines.

The wine matured for 10 months on the lees before blending and bottling.

All of the grapes were picked early in the morning, packed in crates and spent 24 hours in a cold room. The following day the grapes were whole bunch pressed, and the juices left to settle overnight. No enzymes were used during the settling process. After 24 hours, the juice was transferred to a combination of 500L old oak barrels and a concrete egg. Natural fermentation was allowed to occur, followed by malolactic fermentation.

Wolf & Woman Wines is a small Swartland producer working with carefully selected vineyard sites across granite, schist and iron-rich soils. With a focus on sustainable farming, indigenous yeast fermentation and minimal intervention, the range produces site-driven South African wines that highlight the character and diversity of the Swartland.