Mullineux

Iron Syrah

Name: Old Vines White
Brand: Mullineux
Price: 470 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 95 (1 reviews)

Syrah/Shiraz from Swartland, South Africa

R1,060

Bottle size:

750 ml

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2018 was the 3rd vintage of the Great Drought in the Cape and overall yields were again significantly lower than normal. The IRON soils around Malmesbury particularly experienced this, with yields 50% down, and super thick skins on the grapes. By improving soil health over the years working with cover crops and mulch and by reducing yields early, the resulting wines have a lovely freshness to balance their natural concentration and structure. The IRON is always the fullest bodied of our Single Terroir Syrahs. The wine is brooding and dark fruited with a firm, long finish. Best served at 16 to 18 °C. Ageing potential 15 – 25 years. Decanting recommended when opened young.

Earthiness

Black Pepper

Fresh Herbs

Black Fruit

Grapes were first chilled in our cold room then the whole bunches were put into open-top 500L French oak barrels and foot stomped to release some juice. Minimal SO2 was added and, as with all our wines, no further additions were made. After about 4 days, fermentation began with indigenous yeasts and lasted about 10 days. A further four weeks of skin contact was given after which the wine was drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. We pigeaged once a day before, during and after fermentation. InSpringthewinewasrackedandafteratotalof21monthsinbarrelwas bottled unfiltered and unfined.

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“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.