Mullineux Wines

  • Syrah

  • Our aim with our Syrah is to give true and complete expression to the Shale, Schist and Granite terriors in which the vines grow.

  • Tasting note:

    This perfumed Syrah has notes of black pepper, refined black fruit,
    smoke and herbs. The palate is full bodied and spicy, with a silky
    texture and a balanced natural acidity. The long finish is fresh and
    surprisingly long and supple. Best served at 16 to 18 C, this wine will greatly benifit from decanting when drunk within the first 3 to 5 years after bottling.

  • Accolades:
    • 5 Stars The 2012 Platters Wine Guide
      92/100 The Wine Advocate
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  • White Blend

  • The Swartland is blessed with an abundance of old vine Chenin,
    and we use this as the backbone of our white blend. We then add several
    small parcels of Mediterranean varieties for complexity, balance and
    aromatic lift.

  • Tasting note:

    Lemon-straw in colour, this wine has a nose of crushed rocks, green
    citrus, cloves and a floral perfume. The palate is full, rich and has a
    mineral core, with a fresh, clove-like finish. Best served at 10 to 12
    C, this wine will show optimally when decanted in the first 3 years
    after botling.

  • Accolades:
    • 91/100 The Wine Advocate
      17/20
        Jancis Robinson
      5 Stars
      The 2012 Platters Guide
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  • Straw Wine

  • The secret to Straw Wine is harvesting grapes at normal ripeness
    levels to capture a healthy acidity, which is concentrated along with
    the intense Chenin blanc flavors, and sugar into a super intense, but
    balanced treat.

  • Tasting note:

    Deep golden straw in colour, with a rich, viscous appearance. The nose
    is a complex, enticing blend of dried peaches, apricots and marmalade,
    with savory, nutty aromas of almonds, marzipan and honey. The intense,
    dizzying mouthfeel is balanced by a clean, fresh and very long finish of
    dried apricots. The wine is best served chilled at 9 to 11 C.

  • Accolades:
    • 94/100The Wine Advocate
      5 Stars
        The 2012 Platters Wine Guide  
      18/20
        Jancis Robinson 
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