Testalonga Baby Bandito Chin Up Cinsault

TestalongaSwartland, South Africa

Testalonga Baby Bandito Chin Up Cinsault

£18.9575cl

Why you'll love it

A naturally made, low-intervention Cinsault from Swartland's organic bush vines. Crafted by Craig Hawkins, it's a vibrant, chillable red that offers exceptional value.

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  • CountrySouth Africa
  • RegionSwartland
  • GrapeCinsault
  • StyleLight & elegant
  • Vintage2024
  • Alcohol11.0%
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Minimal intervention
  • Limited allocation
  • Low alcohol

What it tastes like

A light, juicy red with notes of red cherry, strawberry, and red apple, complemented by subtle earthy and herbal undertones. Bright acidity and soft tannins make it refreshing and easy to drink.

Light Full

Lovely with

  • Hearty stewsCasseroles · Cassoulet · Beef and ale
  • OlivesNibbles · Tapenade · Pre-dinner snacks
  • PizzaMargherita · Pepperoni · Friday night
  • SaladsNiçoise · Caesar · Summer leaves

Perfect with charcuterie, grilled meats, or spicy dishes. Also delightful slightly chilled on its own. 

The grape

Cinsault

Best known in Provence, Languedoc, South Africa

A soft, perfumed red grape from the south of France. Light in colour and tannin, with red cherry and floral notes. A key player in Provence rosé, and old vines in South Africa make lovely, silky reds.

Where it's from

Swartland

South Africa

The heartland of South Africa's wine revolution. Old bush-vine Chenin Blanc, Cinsault and Syrah grown on schist and granite. The natural wine movement found its South African home here — producers like Eben Sadie and Chris Alheit have changed the global conversation about what South African wine can be.

Swartland

Meet the producer

Testalonga

Swartland, South Africa

Craig and Carla Hawkins make Testalonga wines in Swartland, South Africa, with a commitment to natural winemaking. Love Wine stocks the El Bandito skin-contact Chenin, a pét-nat and the Baby Bandito range.

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The story behind it

Part of the 'Baby Bandito' series, this wine reflects Hawkins' commitment to natural winemaking. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts, resulting in a wine that's both approachable and expressive. 

If you like these, you'll love this: Cru Beaujolais, Loire Cabernet Franc, or other bright, natural reds.

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Delivery & collection

Free delivery across Jersey on orders over £50 (£10 below that). We aim to deliver the next working day. Prefer to pick up? Choose click & collect at checkout.