Testalonga EI Bandito Skin 2024
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$79.00
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Storefront
120 Tembeling Road
#01-01
Singapore 423619
Singapore
Testalonga EI Bandito Skin 2024
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Chenin Blanc from Swartland, South Africa. The fruit comes from 48+ year-old vines planted on granite soils
Taste Profile: Rich yellow color, with aromas of dried flowers, herbs, citrus and ripe stone fruit. Bright acidity, grippy tannins and a long savoury finish
Winemaking Process: Manually harvested, 100% destemmed into 1500L open fermenters. Fermented for 12 days on the skins before being pressed into one 3000L foudre. Full malolactic fermentation. Bottled after 11 months in foudre without filtration or finings
Country
South Africa
Region
Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More)
Maker
Testalonga
Style
Dry & Yeasty White
Winery Practices
Natural Winemaking
Key Techniques Used
Extended Maceration
Maturation Medium
Oak Barrels
Aging Duration
7-12 Months
Primary Taste
Floral, Stone Fruit, Tree Fruit, and Concentrated / Preserved Fruit
Secondary Taste
Yeasty / Brioche and Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness
Acidity
Medium +
Dryness
Very Dry
Food Pairing
Shellfish, Crab & Lobster
Alcohol (%)
Moderate (9-12%)
Key Highlights
Winery
Testalonga
The wines of Testalonga defy convention in a lot of ways. Started in 2008 in Swartland, Craig and Carla Hawkins have become one of South Africa's leading natural wine producers
Classification
Classification
Experimental Wines
These wines may not represent their "sense of place", but rather showcase the winemaker's style & creativity. While not classified, this does not mean that they aren't as good - they can be fantastic, but made in the winemaker's style & perspective
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Common questions about how our wine shop in Singapore works
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You bet we do! No matter where you are on our sunny island, we’ve got you covered. No matter where you are in Singapore, our wine delivery service will bring your favourite bottles right to your doorstep. Just sit back, relax, and let the wine come to you.
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
Same Day Delivery is possible for orders between Tuesday - Sunday, and is conditional on whether we have the wines available at our storefront. Look out for products listed here
Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
Same Day Delivery is possible for orders between Tuesday - Sunday, and is conditional on whether we have the wines available at our storefront. Look out for products listed here
Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
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Simply enter the lucky recipient’s details at checkout, and we’ll deliver the goods with a smile.
Want to make it extra special? We’ve got you covered with gift-wrapping options and accessories like stylish gift boxes. And if you’re looking to really impress, our gift hampers are packed with wine and goodies that’ll make their day!
Absolutely! Wine makes the best gift—whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just because.
Simply enter the lucky recipient’s details at checkout, and we’ll deliver the goods with a smile.
Want to make it extra special? We’ve got you covered with gift-wrapping options and accessories like stylish gift boxes. And if you’re looking to really impress, our gift hampers are packed with wine and goodies that’ll make their day!
We hate the disappointment of opening an off-drinking bottle of wine – as much as a kid seeing their scoop of ice cream fall to the ground (Yes, it hurts).
Simply contact us within 7 days of receiving your wines to let us know why you’re not satisfied and drop off the remaining unused wines back to us. The bottle will have to be at least 3/4 full and the same wine the bottle is in (duh).
Once we verify that the the wine was corked or damaged, we will process the refund.
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We hate the disappointment of opening an off-drinking bottle of wine – as much as a kid seeing their scoop of ice cream fall to the ground (Yes, it hurts).
Simply contact us within 7 days of receiving your wines to let us know why you’re not satisfied and drop off the remaining unused wines back to us. The bottle will have to be at least 3/4 full and the same wine the bottle is in (duh).
Once we verify that the the wine was corked or damaged, we will process the refund.
Please see our Return Policy for the full details
