R351.00
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.
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 500 L old oak barrels and a concrete egg. Natural fermentation was allowed to occur, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine matured for 10 months on the lees before blending and bottling.
The final blend consists of 70% decomposed granite soils and 30 % from red iron-rich soils. The decomposed granite components of the wine are linear, mineral and tight, falling within the white fruit spectrum, adding texture, freshness and drive. The iron-derived influences, on the other hand, impart beautiful yellow-fruit spectrum aromatics, and opulence.
ANALYSIS: ALC 13.2% | RS 1.7 g/l | TA 5.4 g/l | pH 3.3
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What’s in the name? Jolandie’s husband, Gustav, send her this quote a long time ago: “Some days I am more wolf than woman, and I am still learning how to stop apologising for my wild.” A while later she was at the airport and while waiting to board, she went into a book shop and saw the book ‘Women Who Run With The Wolves’ by Clarissa Pinkola Estés. She immediately thought about that quote that Gustav had sent her and bought the book. After reading it she felt inspired, empowered and able to dream bigger and wilder than ever before. The book opened her eyes to the fact that the ‘wild woman’ is naturally creative, passionate and instinctive. These are characteristics she believes are crucial when you make and live wine. So when the new wine needed a name, this came to mind again.
There are many parallels that can be drawn between women and wolves. Loyal, protective, wild and beautiful, both know the unknowable and sense the unseen.
Jolandie Fouché, winemaker and owner of Wolf and Woman, is a lady to not judge lightly. Woman, wife, mother and gentle friend, she has a strong will to produce exceptional wine from special vineyards. We are privileged and proud supporters of all her wines.
Producer | Wolf and Woman |
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