Testalonga El Bandito "Sweet Cheeks" 2021

Type: Orange Wine
Producer: Testalonga
Country: South Africa
Region: Swartland
Grape: Muscat of Alexandria (Afrikaans 'Hanepoot')
Year: 2021
Farming: Organic

Grapes: 100% Hanepoot (Muscat d'Alexandrie)
Vineyard: Paardeberg
Vine Age: 70-years-old
Soil Type: Decomposed granite
Viticulture: Practicing organic
Fermentation: Native — stainless-steel (100% de-stemmed)
Skin Contact: 10 days
Aging: Old 500L oak casks
Alcohol: 12%
pH: 3.42

Sweet and sour lemon, buttery hints of

jasmine, and notes of bitter almond blend

in this bottle. Medium bodied, with hints

of green apple and baking spice, with a

slightly waxy texture. An absolutely lovely

chenin blanc!