Mullineux

Old Vines White

Name: Syrah 1.5L
Brand: Mullineux
Price: 1070 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: Tim Atkin 94 (2 reviews)

White Blend from Swartland, South Africa

R465

Bottle size:

750 ml

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The incredible texture and backbone of this Swartland wine is brought by the low yielding, deeply rooted old-vine Chenin Blanc. The Clairette Blanche and Grenache Blanc add layers of salinity and freshness, while the Viognier and Sémillon Gris add to its inviting aromatics. Upfront aromas of fresh grapefruit zest and powdered ginger follow through to a complex palate with layers of white pear and nectarine, finishing with a long lingering, vibrant acidity. It is best served at 10 to 12 °C and will benefit from ageing. This wine is a vegan friendly wine.

Salinity

Grapefruit Zest

White Pear

Nectarine

Each vineyard for our 2024 Mullineux Old Vines White was carefully harvested by hand to respect the low juice-to-berry ratio inherent to the old vines. After the cool grapes were oxidatively whole-bunch pressed, the juice was allowed to settle overnight. Indigenous yeast saw the wine through its primary fermentation which lasted up to ten weeks and any natural malolactic fermentation was allowed to take its course. The wine was left on its lees in barrel until spring to refine and build on the complex flavours of this signature Mullineux white wine and bottled just before the 2025 harvest.

Our 2024 Mullineux Old Vines White is a refined representation of our oldest, sustainably farmed, white wine vineyards, hailing from the ancient granite soils of the Paardeberg mountain. Each of these grape varieties have stood the test of time in this extreme appellation. With vineyards up to 72 years in age and truly expressing unique vineyard characters, having adapted to the terroir over multiple decades. The vines experienced very balanced conditions during the growing season with favourable diurnal temperature changes. The cool evenings resulted in very a gradual ripening phase and ultimately, beautifully concentrated berries.

West Coast mussels in a creamy Cape Malay white wine sauce make a perfect match for Mullineux Old Vine White. The wine’s vibrant acidity and layered complexity enhance the briny freshness of the mussels, while subtle Cape Malay spices like turmeric, coriander, and a hint of curry highlight its notes of ginger and citrus-like galangal. The creamy sauce complements the wine’s texture, with a squeeze of lemon bringing out its bright stone fruit and yellow grapefruit character. Served with crusty sourdough or roosterkoek, this dish is a true celebration of South African coastal flavours.

Seafood

White Fish

Pork

Spicy Food

Mullineux

“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.