2022 Testalonga, Cortez Swartland, South Africa Quinta do Javali Rattray Cask Islay Single Malt

Rattray Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

mesquite smoke

and 5% Syrah

a south-west facing and higher up the hill vineyard and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar

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

2022 Testalonga, Cortez Swartland, South Africa Quinta do Javali Rattray Cask Islay Single MaltCortez 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