Mullineux

Straw Wine

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

Dessert Wine from Swartland, South Africa

R535

Bottle size:

375 ml

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The luminous, viscous and bright golden colour reflects beautifully in the light as you swirl your glass, highlighting the well-balanced acidity of this vintage of our Mullineux Straw Wine. This Granitic freshness is reminiscent of wines grown in these ancient Swartland soils. The palate reveals complex layers of sun-dried apricots, limes and a distinct pithiness, all characters culminating from the rich Schist soils of Kasteelberg, which in turn develop into an enticing Meebos-like salinity and intense velvety mouth feel. Best served chilled at 9 to 11 °C

Dried Apricot

Lime

Salinity

Earthiness

The Chenin Blanc was hand-harvested at a traditional ripeness level for a dry wine and then left to desiccate outdoors in the shade for 16 to 30 days. This process allows for the moisture to evaporate naturally from the berries, concentrating the sugars, acids and flavour. Once the grapes were shrivelled half-way to becoming raisins they were crushed, whole-bunch-pressed and racked to old 225L barrels. The long, slow natural yeast fermentation which lasted for eleven months ensured layer upon layer of complex texture and flavour. We let it stop naturally when the yeast couldn’t ferment any further and the wine was then racked, blended and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

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.