Mullineux - Syrah 'Granite' 2019 (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. 

Mullineux GRANITE Syrah 2019

The ripening season of this vineyard saw fair weather conditions, resulting in the naturally balanced fruit purity, chalky tannins and enhanced aromatics present in this wine. The shaded canopy of this deep rooted GRANITE Syrah contributed to hints of white Lily and light spice on the nose, red berry compote on the palate and a stony minerality on the finish.