Mullineux

Old Vines White

Name: Granite Jakkalsfontein Syrah
Brand: Mullineux
Price: 1495 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: Tim Atkin 94 (2 reviews)

Chenin Blanc Blend from Swartland, South Africa

R464

Bottle size:

750 ml

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This layered and expressive wine captures our hallmark interpretation of the old vines rooted in the ancient soils of the Swartland. Throughout the growing season, the vineyards experienced intermittent warm days, tempered by cool evenings and minimal rainfall. These conditions encouraged a slow, even ripening, yielding intensely concentrated berries with balanced freshness. The nose opens with aromas of fresh stone fruit and gently poached pear, unfolding onto a nuanced palate marked by notes of yellow grapefruit and ripe nectarine. A lively acidity brings precision and energy, while subtle hints of ginger and citrus linger elegantly on the finish. Best enjoyed served between 10–12 °C, this wine also promises to reward careful cellaring.

Poached Pear

Nectarine

Ginger

Citrus

Each vineyard block destined for the 2025 Mullineux Old Vines White was meticulously hand-harvested, honouring the naturally low juice-to-berry ratios of these heritage vines. The grapes were pressed as whole bunches while still cool, allowing gentle oxidative stabilising before the juice settled overnight. Fermentation took place with only indigenous yeasts, extending over as long as ten weeks, including natural malolactic fermentation. The wine then matured on its lees in barrel through to spring, gaining depth, texture and nuance, before being bottled shortly before the 2026 harvest.

The 2025 Mullineux Old Vines White is an eloquent expression of our most mature, sustainably farmed white grape vineyards, rooted in the ancient decomposed granite soils of the Paardeberg. Each component variety, grown at an average of 400 meters in altitude, has proven its resilience in this demanding terroir, with vines in their 7th decade, shaped slowly to articulate their individual vineyard identities with clarity and grace. The growing season unfolded under exceptionally balanced conditions, marked by pronounced diurnal temperature shifts. Cool evening temperatures enhanced their measured maturation. The grapes were harvested between the 24th January and 17th February with a yield of 3 to 6 tons/ha, which translated to an average of 35 HL/ha.

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

Spicy Food

Poultry

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.