Testalonga, El Bandito 'Skin Contact' Chardonnay 8 months on lees with

8 months on lees with a proportion of juice fermented in barrel

herbal appeal

Your best bet is to let this unfurl over several hours

herbal and juicy with plenty of complexity and some developing leathery stuff on the back

Sauvignon Blanc and Grigio here

Testalonga, El Bandito 'Skin Contact' Chardonnay 8 months on lees withPlace: Swartland, South Africa Grape: Chenin Blanc Vibe: Advanced So here we are. Finally. Old vine Chenin, 10 days on skins. We're in real wine territory here, things done for a specific reason to make a good wine rather than for the sake of it. Complexity is no issue here, but enjoyment is right up there too. It's got all that zing you want from Chenin, a core of sumptuous fruit that'll make most happy, but the texture is why we come here. Power of