Wolf & Woman Old Vine Grenache Blanc 2023

RATINGS

Vivino:  4.0 | Tim Atkin:  93 points 

TASTING NOTES

This is a unique, characterful wine. Light straw in color with aromas of pear, citrus, thyme, and clove. The whole thing is really vibrant, with bright, lively acidity dancing on the palate.

Grenache Blanc is a blend of grapes from two different vineyards and regions. Half of the fruit grows in Voor-Paardeberg on decomposed granite 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. The second vineyard grows in Piekenierskloof Mountains, at an altitude of 650m above sea level, in sandstone soils. 

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS