Wolf & Woman Grenache Blanc 2023 750ml

Jolandie's preference for Grenache Blanc stems from its ability to maintain acidity while achieving ripeness and its exceptional expression of terroir. To enhance texture, she avoids settling the juice post-pressing, opting for a fermentation process termed 'extra-dirty.' Half of the fruit is cultivated in Voor-Paardeberg on decomposed granite soils, benefiting from the cooling effect of the south-westerly 'Table Bay air-conditioner' wind, which prolongs ripening and preserves acidity. The other half is sourced from the Piekenierskloof Mountains, at 650m altitude, where sandstone soils and significant diurnal temperature variation further preserve acidity and intensify grape flavor through thicker skins. Grapes are harvested early morning, stored in crates, and chilled for 24 hours. They are then whole-bunch pressed and transferred directly into 500L old oak barrels for natural fermentation. The wine matures on gross lees for 8 months without racking, followed by gentle filtration and minimal sulfur addition before bottling, with no fining.

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