Mullineux Single Terroir new releases

The first wines under the Mullineux label appeared in 2008, and in little more than a decade and a half, Andrea and Chris have firmly established themselves among South Africa’s most accomplished producers. he Single Terroir range represents an ongoing exploration of the Swartland’s diverse soils, revealing how granite, schist and iron influence Chenin Blanc and Syrah.

Granite Eikelaan Chenin Blanc 2024
Price: R850
From a Paardeberg vineyard. Matured for 10 months in older 225-litre barrels. Citrus, peach, and a hint of ginger and spice on the nose. The palate is rich and flavourful with dense fruit, tangy acidity and a savoury finish. Generous and less vertical than some vintages. Alc: 13.5%.

CE’s rating: 95/100.

Iron Rondomskrik Chenin Blanc 2024
Price: R850
From a vineyard outside Malmesbury. Matured for 11 months in older 225-litre barrels. Notes of flinty reduction and lanolin precede lime, lemon and fynbos on the nose while the palate shows concentrated fruit and punchy acidity before a pithy finish. Tightly wound and energetic. Alc: 13.5%.

CE’s rating: 96/100.

Schist Roundstone Chenin Blanc 2024
Price: R850
From the Mullineux’s own Kasteelberg vineyard. Exotic aromatics of soft citrus, yellow apple, melon, pineapple, a hint of wax and spice. The palate is broad and creamy yet lifted by assertive acidity, finishing deeply savoury. Rich and full of flavour. Alc: 14%.

CE’s rating: 95/100.

Granite Jakkalsfontein Syrah 2023
Price: R1,495
From a Paardeberg vineyard. 100% whole-bunch fermentation. Matured for 12 months in French oak 500-litre barrels, 50% new, followed by nine months in 2,000-litre foudre. Enticing aromatics of red and black berries, floral perfume, fynbos and white pepper. The palate has a lovely tension about it – superb fruit purity, ripping acidity and powdery tannins, the finish super-dry. Intense without heaviness and wonderfully harmonious. Alc: 13.5%.

CE’s rating: 98/100.

Schist Roundstone Syrah 2023
Price: R1,495
From own vineyard on Kasteelberg. Maturation as above. Red and black berries, cured meat, olive and spice on the nose. The palate is relatively plush yet poised with bright acidity and fine, supple tannins. Generous rather than excessive – layers of flavour, the finish long and gently savoury. Alc: 13.5%.

CE’s rating: 96/100.

Olerasay Straw Wine 5º
Price: R2,580 per 375ml bottle
From Paardeberg Chenin Blanc, fractionally blended from harvests between 2008 and 2024. Aromas of marmalade, dried peach and apricot, mushroom, caramel and spice. Massive fruit density, arresting acidity before a super-savoury fish. Silky in texture with both weight and drive – ever more nuanced and compelling.

CE’s rating: 98/100.

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