I Wish I Was A Ninja 2022 is an OFF DRY, sparkling natural wine crafted by Craig Hawkins of Testalonga, in the Swartland region in South Africa. This sparkling wine is made with Colombard grapes, and will feature a little sweetness.
Tasting Notes for I Wish I Was A Ninja 2022 by Testalonga
Whilst we have not yet tried this exact vintage of I Wish I Was A Ninja 2022, we hear it has notes of a bright yellow hue with lifted floral aromatics and ripe stone-fruit like peach and apricot, alongside zesty citrus. The palate is described as feather-light yet intense, featuring crunchy green apple and tangy lemon balanced by a gentle honeyed sweetness that softens the vibrant acidity. Subtle layers of dried apricot and meadow hay add complexity beneath the primary fruit, culminating in a long, textured finish with energetic bubbles.
Overall, it is characterized as a refreshing, off-dry natural pét-nat with a spritzy-sweet profile reminiscent of “lemonade for grown-ups,” perfect chilled for poolside or aperitif enjoyment, and for those who are not afraid for a little Residual Sugar.
Just like I Am The Ninja, it's sister wine, this fizz would work great as a starter glass in the sun, or with spicy food (a little sweetness works great with chilli heat - trust us!) or even as a dessert fizz to accompany fresh fruit styled desserts like Eton Mess or raspberry Pavlova
Production Process of I Wish I Was A Ninja 2022 by Testalonga
The natural wine I Wish I Was A Ninja 2022 from the producer Testalonga undergoes primary fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at a low temperature of around 4 °C before being bottled under crown cap to complete fermentation and age on lees using the Méthode Ancestrale/ Pét-Nat process. The time spent in the stainless-steel tank prior to bottling is unspecified, while the wine ages on lees in the bottle for approximately 10 months before riddling, disgorgement, and re-capping. The wine is made from 100% Colombard grapes, which are direct pressed with no intentional skin contact, resulting in essentially zero skin maceration time, unlike many of Testalonga's other wines.
