Whether enjoyed now or cellared for a few years
It’s distinctly American in style: approachable
One of the most famous names in Chinon
this Riserva has muscular but developed tannins and leather and herbal notes alongside cherry and herbs
the wine reveals a bright ruby hue with garnet reflections
Testalonga, El Bandito Monkey Gone to Heaven (Mourvedre), 2021 reasonable cellar 2024 Whether enjoyed now or cellaredCraig Hawkins Testalonga is at the forefront of South Africas natural wine scene, and Monkey Gone to Heaven is his boundary pushing take on Mourvdre. Sourced from dry farmed Swartland vineyards, this wine is made with minimal interventionwhole cluster fermentation, no fining or filtration, and just a tiny touch of sulfur at bottling. The result? A Mourvdre thats fresher, more lifted, and wildly drinkable. Dark plum, black cherry, and wild blueberry