Testalonga Bandits Kloof Daisy's Pond Grenache Blanc

Craig Hawkins, the proprietor and winemaker at Testalonga, is an incredible force in the South African wine industry. He is saving old organic vineyards from being ripped up and is paying top dollar for grapes, which helps make farming a viable career. He helped start the Swartland Revolution, a collective of winemakers in the region bent on making wines without additives, that truly show their unique terroir. He has received impressive accolades for his wines including high scores from Jamie Goode, and listings at restaurants like Noma and Eleven Madison Park. 

Grapes from own vineyards planted in 2018. Fermented and matured for 21 months in two old 400-litre barrels. Very expressive on the nose with notes of citrus, peach, some waxy character and spice while the palate shows dense fruit and tangy acidity before a super-savoury and lightly grippy finish. A dramatic wine with a solid mid-palate and layers of flavour.