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Testalonga El Bandito Cortez 2023

750 ml Chenin Blanc South Australia, Australia 2023

Testalonga El Bandito Cortez 2023 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Chenin Blanc (South Australia, Australia), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are very soft and acidity very high; oak influence is little. Good with roast pork, roast chicken, Thai food, salmon. Cheapest offer £36.20 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.55
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Chenin Blanc prior · merchant: dry
body
3 / 5
medium
Chenin Blanc prior
tannin
1 / 5
very soft
Chenin Blanc prior
acidity
5 / 5
very high
Chenin Blanc prior · merchant: crisp acidity
oak
2 / 5
little
Chenin Blanc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Light, fresh reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
South Australia · Australia
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Grapes
Chenin Blanc
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
summer · picnic · midweek
inferred
About Chenin Blanc
Typical aromas: green apple, quince, pear, honey, chamomile. Serve at 7–11 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Testalonga is a boutique winery located in the Swartland region of South Africa, which is known for its dynamic wine scene and focus on terroir-driven wines. The winery is led by winemaker Craig Hawkins, who is dedicated to producing natural wines with minimal intervention. The 2023 El Bandito Cortez is a bold white wine crafted from locally sourced Chenin Blanc, delivering notes of honey, bread and minerals, combined with a dry and racy texture.

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