After travelling extensively in Portugal and Austria learning his craft Craig Hawkins returned to South Africa and became the winemaker at top Swartland estate Lammershoek. Craig now makes his own wines from various small, organic vineyard sites in Swartland and makes his wine naturally, with as little intervention as possible.
Engaging nose of white peach, apple and a hint of dried herbs. Ripe fruits and mineral flavours go with bright acidity on the palate and lead to a good length finish.
Producer Testalonga
Origin Swartland, South Africa
Grapes Chenin Blanc
Vintage 2020
Alcohol 12% ABV
Style Medium body natural white
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, whole bunch pressed, fermented in 2000L stainless steel vats and 3500L Foudres with indigenous yeast. Undergoes malolactic fermentation. Unfined
Notes Natural, Organic