{"product_id":"2024-testalonga-el-bandito-the-dark-side-syrah","title":"2024 Testalonga El Bandito The Dark Side Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Side offers a different perspective on Syrah. It moves away from the heavy, extracted styles often associated with the New World, focusing instead on texture, perfume and drinkability. It is a wine that proves Syrah grown on granite can be as detailed and delicate as Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a vineyard planted in 2001 on the decomposed granite slopes of the Paardeberg, this wine is shaped by its soils. Craig Hawkins uses 100% whole-bunch fermentation here. This technique is key; it preserves the freshness of the fruit while adding a layer of structural grip and aromatic spice. The winemaking is minimal, allowing the raw character of the site to come through clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it is lighter than you might expect, but the pale colour belies a juicy depth of flavour. It is crunchy and aromatic, offering notes of fresh red berries, rose petals and a distinct crack of white pepper. The palate is energetic, driven by zesty acidity and fine, granular tannins. It is an ethereal take on the variety, combining great fruit purity with a savoury, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Testalonga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42434517270571,"sku":"2024 Testalonga El Bandito The Dark Side Syrah","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024TestalongaElBanditoTheDarkSideSyrah.webp?v=1763434794","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-testalonga-el-bandito-the-dark-side-syrah","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}