Craig and Carla Hawkins have spent years proving that the Swartland can produce some of the most exciting white wines anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. Their Testalonga project has become particularly famous for its Chenin Blanc, with Craig exploring the variety through different vineyards, soils and winemaking techniques. The results are always full of personality, but freshness remains at the heart of everything he does.
Lords of Dogtown is one of the more limited releases in the El Bandito collection, made entirely from Chenin Blanc grown in the Paardeberg. The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts, without sulphur additions during fermentation, and aged in stainless steel to preserve its lovely purity and energy.
The 2025 has a beautiful combination of citrus and stone fruit, with green apple, lemon zest, peach, apricot, ginger and a touch of the region's distinctive fynbos. There's real concentration here, but the acidity is absolutely fantastic, giving the wine a wonderfully lively, mineral-driven palate and a long, completely dry finish.
A brilliant Chenin Blanc for those who enjoy their whites with plenty of tension and character. Limited quantities available, and certainly one of the more interesting bottles in this year's Testalonga release.
95 Points | Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
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Appellance is a small, independent wine merchant based in Sydney, built around a simple idea: finding and sharing genuinely great wines from passionate producers around the world.
We focus on wines with soul. Wines made by real people who care deeply about what they do. Many of the bottles you'll find here are produced in small quantities, difficult to find, and chosen because we truly believe they're worth drinking.
Founded by Pedro Vicente, Appellance grew from a lifelong passion for food, wine, and hospitality. After years working as a chef and travelling through wine regions, meeting growers and tasting wines at their source, it became clear that some of the most exciting wines never make it onto the shelves of large retailers.
That's where we come in.
We spend our time searching for hidden gems, great value discoveries, and special bottles from Australia and beyond, making them easy for you to access and enjoy.
Every wine is personally selected, carefully stored in temperature-controlled conditions, and delivered with genuine care.
Most importantly, we're a small business that loves wine and loves helping people discover it. If you ever need a recommendation or are searching for something special, we're always happy to help.
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