Grapes for the Painted Wolf Black Pack Chenin Blanc 2019 were harvested from 20-year-old bush vines in the Paardeberg area of the Swartland, vines of a similar age in Agter Paarl, and 43-year-old heritage vines from Wellington. A little Roussanne from the Paardeberg was added for finesse. The fruit was harvested at a variety of sugar levels, between 22° and 23° Balling, whole-bunch pressed and settled before being fermented in barrel with natural wild yeast. 500-litre French oak barrels were used, with around 25% new super tight grain oak. The balance were older barrels. Fermentation was very slow. 2,700 bottles were produced. Bottled at 13%. (Bottle size 750ml) 

Nose: Aromas of fresh peach, citrus fruit, straw and vanilla.

Palate: Fruit forward entry with notes of peach and orange blossom standing out. Creamy finessed texture on the mid-palate,

Finish: Long finish with refreshing acidity and lingering notes of honey and vanilla.

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