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Testalonga Keep on Punching 2023
Swartland, Coastal Region, South AfricaOne of the stars of South Africa's New Wave wine renaissance, Testalonga is Craig and Carla Hawkins' personal project, dedicated to experimental wines and rescued grapes, often from old vineyards. They were the first of the Swartland Revolution collective to start their own vineyard project, back in 2015, when they moved to a farm in the northern reaches of the Swartland, nestled into the Olifantsberg mountain, called Banditskloof. This organic Chenin Blanc is from Pieketberg sandstone, planted 1961. This was whole bunch pressed and native fermented in 3500L foudre and 2000L stainless tanks where it remained until bottling, with minimal SO2. Meadow grass, musk melon, crunchy Asian pear glide along the sleek palate, lit with bright acidity, and lined with a fine slick of earthy lees. Bright, slight, and pure, don't serve this too chilled. This is a lovely aperitif wine to get the mouth watering.Tasted: 30 October 2024Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $50.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
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The Living Vine
Grape: Chenin BlancCSPC: 56859
