Mullineux Syrah 2019

Mullineux Family Wines was established in 2007 in the Swartland region of South Africa, owned and managed by Chris and Andrea Mullineux. Within a very short time period the winery established itself as one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine brands, both locally and on the international front. The Swartland has a very unique geology which allows for exploration of its various terroirs through Western Cape classic varieties like Chenin Blanc and Syrah, among others. The Mullineuxs are humbled by how winemaking enables them to interact with the ancient history of the mother rock. Growing up in Northern California, Winemaker Andrea Mullineux studied Viticulture and Oenology at UC-Davis before working in Stellenbosch and meeting Chris at a wine festival in Champagne. Chris is the Viticulturist, in charge of the vineyards on their farm on Kasteelberg Mountain as well as fruit sourcing for their value Kloof Street wines. To add to their acclaim, Andrea Mullineux was named Wine Enthusiast’s Winemaker of the Year in 2016.

Sourced from six sustainably farmed vineyard parcels. Three parcels were from Schist based soils of Kasteelberg, two from dry-land bush vines grown in decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg, and one from Iron-rich soils just west of Malmesbury. 90% whole-clusters were gently crushed to ensure a magnifying glass on its Swartland terroir. Cap management took place to encourage natural and gentle extraction during the indigenous fermentation and after four weeks, the wine was pressed to 500L French barrels for 11 months, followed by an additional 9 months in tank.

"Aromas of grilled plums, grilled meat, coriander and clove. Medium- to full-bodied with silky tannins. Succulent and deep with steady intensity. Chocolate and blueberry come through. Lovely. Drink now." - 92 Points, James Suckling

Producer: Mullineux 

Country: South Africa

Region: Swartland

Varietal: Syrah

Appellation: Swartland

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml