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TESTALONGA in July | Vintage 2025 El Bandito release
"Poised and intensely flavoured, this is a wine of very clean lines that goes on and on." TESTALONGA El Bandito 'Cortez' 2025 98/100 - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za TESTALONGA is proud to share its 2025 vintage release, marking another important chapter for Craig and Carla Hawkins and their ongoing journey at Bandits Kloof. Having called the [...] More -
A Short Guide to South Africa’s Wine Regions
Like all great wine-producing countries, South Africa is defined by its regions. Stretching from the cool Atlantic coastline to the arid interior, the country's vineyards are shaped by an extraordinary diversity of climates, soils and landscapes. This remarkable variety allows South Africa to produce everything from elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to powerful Cabernet [...] More
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TESTALONGA El Bandito 2025 Mixed Case
Original price was: R2,430.00.R2,308.50Current price is: R2,308.50.
About Ex Animo Wine Company
Ex Animo was started in 2014 by husband and wife team David and Jeannette Clarke.
They met in London in 2004 where they were both working for the Harrod’s Wine Department in Knightsbridge, at that time one of the most prestigious wine shops in the world.
Jeannette had moved to London after obtaining her BSc Agriculture with Enology and Viticulture from Stellenbosch University and then working multiple harvests in South Africa, California and New Zealand.
David had worked for 5 years in fine wine retail in his native Melbourne, and arrived in London via a three month tour of the wine regions of Italy, France and Spain.
Jeannette was helpless against David’s charms and they were married in 2007 and moved to Melbourne.
During a happy five years in Melbourne, both David and Jeannette both starting working in fine dining restaurants. They soon both passed the Certified Sommelier exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers. They continued to work separately as Head Sommeliers at high end restaurants in Melbourne until 2011/2.
Once their daughter was born in 2012, it was a countdown to moving to South Africa where Jeannette wanted to be near her family. They moved in January 2013.
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