Granite Chenin Blanc

Works well with spicy, sweet and sour flavours of Asian cuisine.

Our GRANITE Chenin Blanc vineyard, a high-altitude site in the Swartland's Paardeberg region, features decomposed granite soils and dry-land bush-vines. The deep-rooted vineyard thrives without irrigation in this terroir, while the expansive bush vine canopies shade the grapes to lower temperatures in the fruiting zone and retain natural acidity. This high-elevation site and its mature vines produce a finely structured, fresh wine with delicate aromas. Harvesting took place on 14 February 2025, yielding 4 tons per hectare, equivalent to 24 HL/ha.

This wine was matured for 11 months in 225L French oak barrels.

The fruit was hand-picked during the cool early morning hours and whole-bunch pressed straight into barrels. The juice underwent oxidative handling to enhance the bottled wine's aging potential. Both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occurred naturally without intervention. Following a minimal initial sulfur dioxide addition, no other additives were introduced. The wine aged on its lees in-barrel until spring, when it was racked, blended and bottled just prior to the 2026 harvest.

“Wines that transport you to the Swartland.” – Andrea Mullineux Packed with layers of distinctive vibrancy, regional character, great allure and sophistication. Staying true to the Mullineux winemaking philosophy, these wines can be opened and enjoyed upon vintage release, or over two decades from the vintage.