About Us
Painted Wolf Wines is a collective: winemakers, growers, and, through our partnership with Jordan Wine Estate, a wider circle of people who all believe in creating exceptional South African wines while contributing to the protection of one of Africa's most endangered species, Lycaon Pictus, the African Wild dog.
What began as a small, collaborative venture in 2007 has grown into a recognised and respected wine brand, shaped by partnerships, shared passion, and a commitment to doing things differently. From the outset, the philosophy has remained consistent: produce wines of character and authenticity that support the conservation of African Wild dogs.
Our partnership with Jordan Wine Estate became official in November 2024, when we joined forces with Gary and Kathy Jordan, founding members of the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative and as committed to conservation and sustainability as we are. They bring decades of expertise that complements our own.
Success for the African Wild dog lies in the strength of the pack, and our shared belief that we're most "effective as a collective." From 2025, our wines are being produced at Jordan's state-of-the-art cellar, where we work alongside Jordan Winery and their team allowing a level of focus and detail we have been working towards for years.
By choosing Painted Wolf, consumers are securing a broad range of great-value, sustainably farmed wines that stand among the best in the country, all while knowing that every bottle makes a direct contribution to wildlife conservation. With only 6,500 African Wild Dogs remaining across the continent, and just 450 in South Africa, the survival of the species depends on sustained, hands-on effort. We are proud to be part of that frontline through our longstanding partnerships with the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the Painted Wolf Foundation.
Beyond direct funding, we take an active role in advocacy, sponsoring conservation fundraisers with our wines. This deep, hands-on commitment has earned us real credibility within the conservation world. Every glass of Painted Wolf carries that legacy forward.
Painted Wolf Wines is a world-class wine producer first and foremost, fuelled by a real passion for Conservation. For those who demand consistently high quality and authentic South African character, our year-on-year acclaim and award-winning pedigree prove that excellence is our primary vintage.
It is our mission to produce iconic wines in an environmentally responsible manner in celebration and support of African Wild Dogs, embracing their remarkably persistent and persistently remarkable spirit in everything we do, and in our brand.
For wine lovers and drinkers, we are simply conservation in every glass.
