TestalongaSwartland, South Africa
Why you'll love it
Crafted by Craig Hawkins in South Africa's Swartland region, this wine is made from organically farmed, dryland bush vines planted in 1961. It's a pure expression of Chenin Blanc, fermented with native yeasts and minimal intervention.
A vibrant, natural Chenin Blanc with notes of green apple, pear, and white peach. Bright acidity and a subtle mineral finish make it refreshing and lively.
Pairs well with shellfish, lean fish, spicy dishes, or mild cheeses.
Best known in Loire Valley, South Africa
A brilliant shape-shifter. Bone-dry, off-dry, sweet or sparkling, always with vivid acidity running through it. Apple, quince, honey and a waxy texture, with the best examples from the Loire and South Africa ageing gracefully for many years.
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, 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.
More from Testalonga →Part of the 'Baby Bandito' range, this wine reflects Hawkins' commitment to natural winemaking. Grapes are hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented in a mix of stainless steel and old oak foudres, resulting in a wine that's both approachable and expressive.
If you like these, you'll love this: Loire Valley Chenin Blancs like Savennières or Vouvray Sec, or other natural white wines with a fresh, mineral profile. *This is a "Natural Wine" which may be cloudy and contain sediment*
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