Testalonga
Mielie Green Chenin Blanc
White Blend from Swartland, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R120 nationwide
Testalonga
Craig and Carla Hawkins are two of South Africa’s most talented and experimental winemakers. Craig formerly made wine at Lammershoek, but was keen to push the limits of conventional wine production. So he and Carla started their own project: Testalonga. Their wild-fermented natural wines are esoteric, unconventional, low in sulphur and are some of the most exciting wines on the planet. Strangely, they are often refused export certification for their lack of typicity, but what this really means is that Testalonga’s wines just aren’t like everybody else’s.
Description
“Includes a dash of Macabeo. Two-thirds matured in stainless-steel tank, one-third in foudre. Very fragrant with notes of flowers, herbs, citrus and peach. The palate is clean, fresh and pithy, almost steely.” – CE
Food Pairing
Pairs well with grilled vegetables, seafood, sushi, roast chicken and lightly spiced dishes. Its freshness and subtle tannin also work beautifully with Mediterranean cuisine and cheeses.
