News & Events
Welcome to our News and Events page. Read more about what Painted Wolf is up to, or check out our upcoming events below.
The Kruger Carnivore Fundraiser
Six wines. Six months. A fighting chance for Kruger’s great carnivores. Something precious is at risk in the Kruger National Park This year, Kruger National Park turns 100. A century of wild Africa, held in trust for every South African who has ever...
Into the Wild: Emma at the Africa Food Show 2026
I was delighted to be invited as one of only fourteen food and beverage producers to participate at The Africa Food Show 2026 on the South African pavilion this year. This trade event is co- located with the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa at the at the Cape Town...
Mediterranean Burgers à la Jeremy
There is a wild satisfaction in the perfect burger, that mouth-watering moment where high-quality ingredients and scrumptious flavours align to hit the spot. While the burger’s roots may be American, South Africans have been perfecting the art of the "patty and bun"...
Our 20th Vintage
Gosh, I can hardly believe that 20 years have passed since we first harvested grapes for Painted Wolf. Each vintage has been different with its own set of challenges, excitement, and success and this vintage was no different. After a relatively dry and mild winter the...
Wild at Africa Travel Week
While reflecting on Africa Travel Week, with Painted Wolf Wines as the sustainability partner for the fourth consecutive year, I feel my heart swell with pride at the huge amount of ongoing interest from media, safari lodges and companies, and the whole gamut of the...
Unfiltered Gratitude
This last weekend we threw a party at our “Den” tasting room in Simondium to celebrate our 20th harvest. The first grapes which we harvested for Painted Wolf arrived plump and inviting and ready to be made into wine in January 2007 .By the time we started Painted Wolf...
Painted Wolf Wines Spring Newsletter 2026
Our 20th Harvest Gosh, I can hardly believe that 20 years have passed since we first harvested grapes for Painted Wolf. Each vintage has been different with its own set of challenges, excitement, and success and this vintage was no different. After a relatively dry...
Painted Wolf Wines Summer Newsletter
As we celebrate the end of a busy year we have much to be proud of: strong Platter results, with six wines achieving 4.5 stars, and we are honoured that our long-term commitment to conservation has been recognised by the Endangered Wildlife Trust. Painted Wolf Wines...
Painted Wolf Wines Spring Newsletter
Shop our wines here As spring kicked off this year, conservation leaders came together in Dinokeng for a landmark meeting to review the 2015 Regional Conservation Strategy for Cheetah and African Wild Dogs.Among the participants were leading scientists Rosemary Groom,...
Painted Wolf Wines Winter Newsletter
Honouring Guillermo (Billy) Hughes: A Legacy Rooted in KasteelsigBilly (Guillermo) Hughes and his late wife Penny were among the earliest investors in the Painted Wolf journey. We met Billy in 1997, shortly after arriving in the Cape. Originally from Mendoza,...
Painted Wolf Wines Autumn Newsletter
The 2025 harvest - a WatershedWe are excitedly reflecting on a very different vintage with the last grapes of the 2025 harvest safely in the cellar.Before 2020, we made wine in the same cellar for nine vintages, but the post-COVID period has been disruptive. When that...
Festive Feast Wine Pairings
We made it - the end of another year is in sight. As we approach the festive season, the excitement of gathering as family and friends fills the air. We are busy planning mouth-watering menus and inspired decor to celebrate being together. A non-negotiable element at...
Embracing Change & Celebrating Growth
The Positive Impact of Road Works on the R45/Simondium Road near Paarl and Franschhoek The ongoing road works on the R45/Simondium road may initially seem like a hassle for commuters, but they are set to benefit the surrounding businesses and the local community. As...
Effective as a Collective
Jordan Wine Estate and Painted Wolf Wines Partnership will greatly impact conservation. We are thrilled to share that we have just announced a business partnership with Jordan Wine Estate, the Stellenbosch Kloof premium wine destination founded by Gary and Kathy...
Raise Your Glass: A Celebration with Wine & Food
Jeremy and Emma’s son Oliver recently celebrated his 23rd birthday – and his birthday request was to share his kitchen with Jeremy and cook up a feast for his housemates and their partners. Of course, Painted Wolf would need to feature prominently (students are well...
Visit Wild dogs in the Waterberg and help with their protection
For several years, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and more recently the Waterberg Wild Dog Initiative (WWDI) have run an ecotourism project in the Waterberg. The idea was hatched to appease landowners who are hostile to the presence of African wild...
Bastille Festival 2024
Every July, the charming town of Franschhoek transforms into a vibrant celebration of its French heritage during the annual Bastille Festival. This year Painted Wolf Wines stormed the Bastille! As winter blankets the valley, the streets come alive with the aroma of...
Introducing Bayala Lodge
Each month, we highlight one of the wonderful safari properties or restaurants that stock and support Painted Wolf. This month, it is the turn of Bayala Lodge. Bayala is situated in Northern KZN within the 10,300 ha Zuka Private Game Reserve, which is part of the...
Painted Wolf Wines Making a Mark In East Africa
Did you know that the Safari lodges and travel and tourism sectors in East Africa (as well as Southern Africa) are major supporters of Painted Wolf Wines? Sales of our wines in this important part of the world for the endangered African wild dog has grown steadily...
Harvest report 2024
We finally wrapped up the 2024 harvest on April 9th, pressing off the last tank of grapes, a batch of beautiful Elgin Syrah. It was the culmination of a fun, intense and at times challenging 10 weeks.Harvest kicked off early this year. With our first grapes, Pinotage...
Celebrating World Wildlife Day
Celebrating World Wildlife Day Today is World Wildlife Day and we are celebrating our favourite animal and the hard-working teams who work tirelessly to safeguard African wild dogs from the many threats they face. South Africa is home to around 500 African wild dogs,...
Celebrating the 50th birthday of the Endangered Wildlife Trust
If you have a bottle of Painted Wolf on hand, have a look at the back label, and among all the information printed there, you'll see a distinctive red paw print and the words “in support of ENDANGERED WILDLIFE TRUST protecting forever, together” We are proud of this...
