Howling Wolves incorporates traditional winemaking philosophies with cutting edge vinification techiques. As always, the quality of fruit is paramount, grapes are chosen on the basis of profound varietal regional expression. Vines are picked of their fruit, just as the natural balance of sugar ripeness, flavour and tannins are achieved. Grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed before being vinified on skins over a course of seven to ten days. A gentle pumpover regime allows natural extraction of colour, flavour and tannins. Howling Wolves is treated to a term of ageing in a selection of French oak barriques before a light filtration.