Testalonga El Bandito Lords of Dogtown 2024

The richest, most open of the El Bandito Chenins

Chenin Blanc

$79.00

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Tree Fruit, Herbaceous, and Mineral, Reductive & Oxidative Nuttiness

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More), South Africa

Grape Varietals:

Chenin Blanc

Winemaking:
Natural Winemaking
Malolactic Fermentation

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING

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

Description

Testalonga El Bandito Lords of Dogtown 2024

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Chenin Blanc from Swartland, South Africa. Grapes from a Paardeberg vineyard planted in 1981

Taste Profile: Potpourri, a hint of herbs, peach and apple on the nose. The palate is of pure fruit, fresh acidity and lightly grippy in texture, with a slight oxidative touch

Winemaking Process: Hand-harvested then fermented after being 100% whole bunch pressed. Pressed into one 500L and 400L old barrel. No added yeast or acid. Full Malolactic fermentation takes place. Un-fined and not filtered.

Lush & Tropical Whites

Succulent stonefruit with a citrus backbone characterises these wines. Typically, they have notes of tropical fruit, and come from warmer climates. A touch of oak during the winemaking process also helps to give some softness to the wine.

Expect notes of peach, apricot, pineapples, melon & a buttery texture