{"title":"Testalonga","description":"\u003cp\u003eCraig and Carla Hawkins didn't just make natural wine in Swartland—they changed what the South African government recognizes. Their 2008 skin-macerated Chenin was allegedly the first orange wine produced in the country, and they've spent fifteen years proving that minimal intervention and wild fermentation yield complexity, not chaos. Four vineyard ranges, Mediterranean grapes on granite and sandstone, nothing added but respect for the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"testalonga-el-bandito-monkey-gone-to-heaven-mourvedre-2021-750ml","title":"Testalonga, El Bandito Monkey Gone to Heaven (Mourvedre), 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCraig Hawkins’ Testalonga is at the forefront of South Africa’s natural wine scene, and Monkey Gone to Heaven is his boundary-pushing take on Mourvèdre. Sourced from dry-farmed Swartland vineyards, this wine is made with minimal intervention—whole-cluster fermentation, no fining or filtration, and just a tiny touch of sulfur at bottling. The result? A Mourvèdre that’s fresher, more lifted, and wildly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDark plum, black cherry, and wild blueberry burst from the glass, backed by cracked pepper, dried herbs, and a touch of earthy funk. The tannins are present but soft, the acidity keeps it lifted, and there’s a subtle saline quality that makes each sip even more intriguing. Best served slightly chilled, it’s a perfect match for grilled meats, charcuterie, or just good conversation. Mourvèdre, but not as you know it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Dogs Imports [DOG]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42391335338041,"sku":"NYC-5-DOG-`WDTESMH21`-022924-2","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Testalonga-El-Bandito-Monkey-Gone-to-Heaven-Mourvedre-2021-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_968e1d22.jpg?v=1768491830"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/testalonga.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}