TestalongaWestern Cape, South Africa
Why you'll love it
A standout natural orange wine from South Africa's Swartland region, showcasing the finesse of old-vine Chenin Blanc. Its balance of fruit intensity and structure makes it a compelling choice for enthusiasts of skin-contact wines.
Aromas of peach, orange, and spice lead into a tightly wound palate with dense fruit and a savory, lightly grippy finish.
Pairs well with crab, lobster, scallops, cheese, chicken, or pork.
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
South Africa's wine heartland, encompassing everything from the cool coastal valleys to the warmer inland sites. Extraordinarily diverse in climate and soil: a single appellation that contains multitudes — from delicate Elgin Pinot to muscular Swartland reds.
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 →Crafted by Craig and Carla Hawkins of Testalonga, this wine originates from a Paardeberg vineyard planted in 1972 on granite soils. The grapes undergo two weeks of skin contact, resulting in a wine that reflects the Hawkins' commitment to natural winemaking and expression of terroir.
If you like these, you'll love this: Fans of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc, natural orange wines, or other skin-contact whites will appreciate this wine's character and complexity.
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