Mullineux - Syrah 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Mullineux
Country	South Africa
Region	Swartland
Varietal	Syrah
Vintage	2020
Sku	82975
Size	750ml

 

Mullineux is the Swartland winery of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines.

Having worked several vintages at wineries in France, South Africa and California, Chris & Andrea chose to settle in the Swartland region of the Western Cape Winelands , firmly believing that the ancient granite and schist based terroirs and old vineyards of this region have the potential to produce truly great wine.

Andrea makes some of the most intriguing and compelling Chenin Blanc in all of South Africa, from Bone dry to mind blowing Dessert wines. 

Within a very short time the winery established itself as one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine brands, both locally and on the international front. By 2023 the winery had received over 50  '5-star' ratings from Platter’s South African Wine Guide, as well as being awarded Platter’s Winery of the Year an unprecedented five times in 2023, 2020, 2019, 2016 and 2014.

In addition, Andrea was named Wine Enthusiast’s 2016 International Winemaker of the Year and in 2016 Chris & Andrea were Tim Atkin’s South African Winemakers of the Year.

Stage Left was graced with one of our Signature ZOOM Winemaker dinners with Chris & Andrea during COVID. 

Winemaker Notes - The 2020 Mullineux 100% Syrah was made up of six parcels from sustainably farmed vineyards. Three of the parcels were from the stony Schist-based soils of the Kasteelberg, two hail from dry-land bush vines grown in the decomposed Granite terroir of the Paardeberg, and one from the Iron-rich soils just west of Malmesbury. 

The flavor profile is quite similar to our SINGLE TERROIR Syrahs, though less complex on the nose. On the nose there are notes of black pepper, black fruit and spices. The palate is full-bodied with a meaty, savoury character, plenty silky tannins giving structure and a balancing natural acidity. The finish is fresh, long and supple.