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2019 is one of our best vintages of Mullineux Syrah to date. Since the great drought in the Western Cape which started in 2014, the vines had beautifully adapted, resulting in wines with superb complexity and an incredibly balanced intensity. This Swartland Syrah has a classic perfume of wild-growing white Watsonia Lilies, fresh mulberries and black olive pips. The structured palate follows through with intricate layers of kumquats, dark plums, sour cherry and star anise and finishes with powerful and velvety tannins. Best served at 16 to 18 °C and whilst the wine will benefit greatly from ageing, it could also be enjoyed young if preferred, with decanting then recommended.

This vintage of SCHIST Syrah has given us the best expression of site. This is always the most structured Syrah in our Single Terroir range and the 2016 vintage is full-bodied, with firm tannins providing the solid framework. On the nose there are notes of black pepper, dark fruit, orange peel and mulling spices which follow through on the palate. It has an above normal mid-palate density and texture due to the particularly dry growing conditions throughout the season. There is also a meaty, savoury character, and the whole wine is harmonized by a delicious freshness. The finish is fresh, long and supple.

Hailing from Frantoio planted on Roundstone in the Swartland, the dryer and slightly warmer growing season of this appellation v. cool climate Frantoio, produces olive oil with aromas of almond and artichoke and the flavour is distinctly sweet and nutty, yet at the same time deliciously savoury.