Painted Wolf Wines
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Pictus VIII 2018

South Africa, Coastal Region
Carignan, Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, Syrah, Mourvèdre
High-priced
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Description

A rich, full-bodied and elegant wine with intense layers of blackberries and forest fruits, leather, mushroom and pungent black pepper. Ripe, beautifully integrated tannins and firm acidity provide structure and lead to a long, rewarding finish.

Awards

4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide

Gold Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits

Silver Decanter Medal

Alcohol

13.5%

Analytical data

dry

2.8 g/l residual sugar
5.6 g/l acidity
3.52 pH

Aromas

Aroma intensity: intense
Fruit: intense
Floral: restrained
Spice: moderate
Wood: moderate

Taste

Body: full
Tannins: soft