Situated at the Simondium Guild between Paarl and Franschhoek, you will find Painted Wolf Wines, a winery with a heart for both wine and wildlife.
Painted Wolf Wines was founded in 2006 by Emma and Jeremy Borg, who combined their love for wine and passion for conservation into something truly remarkable. In 2008 they began donating to African Wild Dogs Conservation through the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the Painted Wolf Foundation, and have since contributed over R4 million to protecting these extraordinary animals and other wildlife projects.
Each bottled of Painted Wolf Wines tells a story of purpose. They do not own vineyards, choosing instead to source grapes from across the Western Cape, creating wines that express both place and character. Each label is inspired by a unique wild dog, reflecting the spirit and resilience od these rare and beautiful animals.
The tasting room is a destination in itself. Once an old wine vat built in 1906, it has been transformed into an intimate and creative space, filled with local artworks and merchandise from local businesses. Guests can enjoy two different tasting options. The Standard tasting features five wines. The Alpha tasting is a premium experience showcasing their flagship wines. Available for groups of four and more with a complimentary cheese board to complete the experience.
Solo Roussanne 2023
Fermented with wild and natural yeast for 8 to 9 months in amphorae and seasoned barrels, this wine gains its creamy texture from daily lees stirring. Aromas white blossom, citrus and fresh stone fruit u fold with finesse. as well as fresh stone fruit.
This wine is named after Solo of the Serengeti, the Painted Wolf pup who survived a lion attack to live a full life, it celebrates resilience and courage from these wild dogs.
Chenin Blanc 2023
Produced from grapes sourced in Wellington and Walker Bay, this Chenin Blanc was fermented for 11 months in seasoned barrels. It reveals aromas of ripe peach, honeydew melon, citrus, straw
and vanilla, with a silky texture and a lingering finish lifted by bright acidity.
Darius Carignan 2021
Named after Darius, a very special alpha male who led his pack in Botswana for 8 years. Together with his alpha female, Seronera, he brought 72 pups into the world. This wine bursts with peppercorn spice, sour and red cherries and vibrant acidity that promises ageability. The grapes are sourced from Wellington, whole-bunch pressed and matured in french oak after malolactic fermentation.
Guillermo Pinotage 2021
Sourced from Swartland’s Kasteelsig vineyards, this wine pays tribute to Billy ‘Guillermo’ Hughes, one of Painted Wolf’s first investors and dear friend. It is rich and smooth, showing plum, red and black cherries and a firm tannin structure. Aged for 14 months in French and American oak, it is both bold and generous.
Pictus VIII 2018
An annual masterpiece, the best barrels are selected to create this blend of Carignan, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Aged for 12 months in french oak, it is named Lycaon Pictus, the scientific name for the African wild dog, meaning painted wolf. The wine is complex and elegant, offering layers of blackberries, forest fruits, leather, mushroom and pungent black pepper, with ripe tannins and a long satisfying finish.
Open from Wednesdays to Sundays, Painted Wolf Wines forms part of a lively collection of small businesses set side by side in the original wine tanks of the old Drakenstein Wijnkelder. Visitors can unwind with a glass of wine, enjoy something delicious to eat, enjoy a fresh coffee, or visit Soul Barrel for artisanal beers. There is even a play area for the kids, making it a welcoming space for everyone.
Contact Details:
WhatsApp: ?+27833602486 | wines@paintedwolfwines.com
Simondium Guild, R45 (Paarl-Franschhoek Road)
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