Recent Press
2010 Mullineux Family Wines White
Review by Neal Martin
eRobertParker.com # 196 (Aug 2011)
Rating: 91
Drink 2011 – 2018
The 2010 White Blend consists of 80% Chenin Blanc, 10% Viognier and 10% Clairette fermented and aged in old French barrels for 12 months during which it goes through complete malo. It has an exquisite bouquet with notes of grapefruit, honeysuckle, melted candle wax and a hint of jasmine. The palate is well-balanced with a lovely, creamy textured entry. Racy from start to finish with just a dash of spice, dried honey, mango and orange zest and impressive persistence, this is a superb Chenin Blanc blend. Drink now-2018.
2009 Mullineux Family Wines Syrah
Review by Neal Martin
eRobertParker.com # 196 (Aug 2011)
Rating: 92
Drink 2013 – 2018
Sourced from six vineyards to represent the different terroirs of Swartland, the 2009 Syrah was 20% whole cluster fruit and it was raised in 10% new oak for 12 months. The nose is taciturn at first but a few swirls of the glass soon wakes it up with enticing scents of dark berried fruit, a dash of white pepper and kalamata olive that opens nicely with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with plump blackberry, boysenberry and a touch of black plum with very fine acidity. This leads to a caressing, fleshy finish that belies the structure underneath. Classic in style, reserved but ambitious, the 2009 Syrah should repay several years aging. Drink 2013-2018.
2010 Mullineux Family Wines Straw Wine
Review by Neal Martin
eRobertParker.com # 196 (Aug 2011)
Rating: 94
Drink 2011 – 2025
The 2010 Straw Wine is a pure Chenin Blanc dried under trees for three weeks and fermented in older barrels with 345gms residual sugar and 8.5% alcohol. It has a gorgeous nose of honeysuckle, orange blossom, apricot and a touch of quince with superb definition. The palate is thick and viscous on the entry, very pure and seductive with marmalade, quince, honey and citrus peel. It is a ravishing straw wine and completely irresistible. Drink now-2025+
2011 Mullineux Family Wines Kloof Street Chenin Blanc
Review by Neal Martin
eRobertParker.com # 196 (Aug 2011)
Rating: 88
Drink 2011 – 2011
The 2011 Kloof Street Chenin Blanc is sourced from younger vines up to 30 years in age, 80% tank fermented and 20% in old wood. The bouquet is fresh and lively with bundles of fresh fruit such as pineapple, guava and a squeeze of lemon. The palate has quite a creamy texture that makes it feel as if it has been aged in new oak: very smooth and harmonious with lime, pineapple and a dash of spice on the finish. This represents a good value Swartland Chenin for immediate drinking. Drink now.
2009 Mullineux Family Wines Kloof Street Rouge
Review by Neal Martin
eRobertParker.com # 196 (Aug 2011)
Rating: 89
Drink 2011 – 2015
A blend of 73% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre, 8% Cinsault, 4% Carignan and 2% Grenache, the 2009 Kloof Street Rouge is sourced from 10-15 year old vines. The nose is very pure and ebullient with blackberry and cassis fruit that is succinct and defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, ripe blackberry, boysenberry and a citrus edge lending the finish sharpness and definition. This is very well crafted and offers great value. Drink now-2015.
