TESTALONGA El Bandito ‘Lords of Dogtown’ Chenin Blanc 2025

Name: TESTALONGA El Bandito 'Lords of Dogtown' Chenin Blanc 2025
SKU: w2184
Price: 405.00 ZAR
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R405.00

A richer, more generous expression of Paardeberg Chenin Blanc from sandy soils on Môrelig Farm. More texture, more fruit weight and layers of apricot and stone fruit balanced by the freshness that defines the vintage.

‘From a Paardeberg vineyard planted in 1981. Peach and apricot plus hints of fynbos, ginger and some leesy character. Dense fruit and ripping acidity before and uncompromisingly dry finish. Still manages to be smooth flowing, well balanced. Alc: 13%.CE’s rating: 94 | “Serious” WINEMAG.CO.ZA

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The wines of TESTALONGA defy convention in a lot of ways. Craig has never been accused of being “a follower” and these wines represent the avant-garde of South African wine. The fruit is farmed by Craig and his team using organic and biodynamic methods. Craig is proud of making natural wines, thus early picking, a lack of additions (minute amounts of SO2 are infrequently used) with no fining or filtration are all hallmarks of his approach. They have bought a farm in the Piketberg area in northern Swartland, and have started to plant vines as of 2018.