2022 Testalonga, Cortez Swartland, South Africa Quinta do Javali Minella Nera

Minella Nera

mesquite smoke

which produces distinct hints of vanilla and oak

Rattray Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

the grapes ferment spontaneously with ambient yeasts and see one month of skin contact

2022 Testalonga, Cortez Swartland, South Africa Quinta do Javali Minella NeraCortez comes from an organically farmed bush vine site planted in 1972. The vineyard is a special one, as it has been farmed organically since 2001 and every year, good or bad, it provides incredible tension in the wine. Craig attributes this to the high percentage of quartz silica in the soil. As for the label, Craig and Carla change it up every year to best suit the feeling they think the wine is giving. The photo on the label was taken by their