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Testalonga

El Bandito Chenin Blanc

8.920 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

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TestalongaSwartland, Coastal RegionChenin Blanc
Top Notes For
Weijie Shi (Jay)
9.1

Yep. Made from grapes. Untraditional Chenin Blanc. So perfumed almost like Viognier.

Yep. Made from grapes. Untraditional Chenin Blanc. So perfumed almost like Viognier.

Apr 25th, 2018
Christy Frank
9.0

Yum. Yes, just yum. I know I liked it, but it was La Dive. It was a long day. Give a girl a break.

Yum. Yes, just yum. I know I liked it, but it was La Dive. It was a long day. Give a girl a break.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2015
Rubychick
7.5

This is where we disagree. Love natural wines but too hard to love.

This is where we disagree. Love natural wines but too hard to love.

Mar 6th, 2015
Evan Lewandowski
9.3

Craig Hawkins' goodies. Dry, but the kicker is how crunchy it feels, so reminiscent of the muscat grape itself. I'm for it 100%.

Craig Hawkins' goodies. Dry, but the kicker is how crunchy it feels, so reminiscent of the muscat grape itself. I'm for it 100%.

Aug 7th, 2014
Erika Strong
8.9

Made with wine.

Made with wine.

Nov 25th, 2017
Erik Longabardi
9.1

South African genius right here. Soft shelled crabs and this monster of a wine.

South African genius right here. Soft shelled crabs and this monster of a wine.

Jun 30th, 2017
Michael Oshita
8.8

90% Cabernet, 10% Shiraz

90% Cabernet, 10% Shiraz

May 18th, 2017
SR
9.2

amazing orange! quite unconventional and complex nose...peach, honey, floral, caramel,oranges...dare it!

amazing orange! quite unconventional and complex nose...peach, honey, floral, caramel,oranges...dare it!

Mar 12th, 2017
Chris Egan
9.0

Pear and lemon. Pretty dope!

Pear and lemon. Pretty dope!

Jan 15th, 2017
Keisuke Yamazaki
8.9

Fine acidity coming from the early harvest and tannic notes that issue from the long skin-contact might hide a mineral aspect of this wine. However this rich chenin blanc made from unique vilification gave me a big pleasure and curiosity to the wine making in South Africa.

Fine acidity coming from the early harvest and tannic notes that issue from the long skin-contact might hide a mineral aspect of this wine. However this rich chenin blanc made from unique vilification gave me a big pleasure and curiosity to the wine making in South Africa.

Jan 3rd, 2016