Testalonga is the work of Craig and Carla Hawkins, two of the most interesting people in South African wine. Since starting the project in 2008, Craig has become known for his beautifully fresh, expressive wines from organically farmed vineyards in the Swartland. His experience working with Eben Sadie and Tom Lubbe helped shape a style that has very little in common with the big, powerful reds South Africa was once famous for.

Follow Your Dreams is made entirely from Carignan grown in the Paardeberg. For the 2025, Craig has used 100% whole-bunch fermentation before ageing the wine for 11 months in concrete, keeping all that lovely fruit and freshness intact.

And what a lovely wine this is. Fresh cherries, raspberries, pomegranate, white pepper and the distinctive herbal notes of the local fynbos. Light-bodied but with plenty of flavour, bright acidity and beautifully fine tannins. There's a little savoury complexity too, making it much more interesting than your average easy-drinking red.

A fantastic summer red, particularly with a slight chill. We have a feeling this one won't last long.