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Testalonga El Bandito The Dark Side 2023

750 ml Syrah South Australia, Australia 2023

Testalonga El Bandito The Dark Side 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Syrah (South Australia, Australia), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, steak. Cheapest offer £37.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£37.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Syrah prior
body
4 / 5
full
Syrah prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Syrah prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Syrah prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Syrah 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
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
South Australia · Australia
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Grapes
Syrah
lexicon
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
dinner party · steak night
inferred
About Syrah
Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Testalonga El Bandito The Dark Side 2023 is a South African red wine crafted exclusively from Syrah grapes. This offering reveals an unembellished expression of the varietal, showcasing earthy undertones and a robust structure. The wine reflects the unique terroir of the Swartland region, where Testalonga`s unconventional winemaking practices prevail. Founded by Craig Hawkins, a pioneer of natural wine, the estate prioritises minimal intervention, allowing the fruit to express its true character without artifice.

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