Mullineux Family Wines

Old Vines Swartland Chenin Blanc

8.953 ratings
8.911 pro ratings
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Douglas Braun

Melon, honeysuckle , tea , nice acidity

Melon, honeysuckle , tea , nice acidity

Oct 2nd, 2019
Brian S

Golden apple, pear, green pineapple, hazelnut, buttered toast, white flower, honey

Golden apple, pear, green pineapple, hazelnut, buttered toast, white flower, honey

Nov 30th, 2017
Rebecca Fletcher

Perfume, lemon, acacia, and crisp apple. M+ acid, m- body, long finish. Long finish.

Perfume, lemon, acacia, and crisp apple. M+ acid, m- body, long finish. Long finish.

Oct 21st, 2017
Lauren Vance

Buyer Whole Foods Market Oakland

8.7

Chenin from South Africa. More mineral notes on the nose than fruit. Clean slate, flint, little funky wet wool and waxy lemon peel. Lots of citrus comes through on the palate. Underripe grapefruit, lemon and lime pucker, with a nice white pepper note. Seeping acidity, the finish is a little warm by itself but excellent with food. #cheninigans

Chenin from South Africa. More mineral notes on the nose than fruit. Clean slate, flint, little funky wet wool and waxy lemon peel. Lots of citrus comes through on the palate. Underripe grapefruit, lemon and lime pucker, with a nice white pepper note. Seeping acidity, the finish is a little warm by itself but excellent with food. #cheninigans

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Kuan Lim

The perfect marriage between Southeast Asian food & wine !!!
An odd couple ....but it come together.

The perfect marriage between Southeast Asian food & wine !!!
An odd couple ....but it come together.

Aug 21st, 2015
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

good nose & slick palate with super texture & mineral acidity. Even better 2nd day. bonus points!

good nose & slick palate with super texture & mineral acidity. Even better 2nd day. bonus points!

Jun 27th, 2015
Emily Towe

Winemaker j.brix

8.6

Racy Chenin goodness, with balance and structure to spare. A treat.

Racy Chenin goodness, with balance and structure to spare. A treat.

Jan 2nd, 2015
heidi schlegel

Under $20, big honey and enough subtle minerality to balance out. Winner!

Under $20, big honey and enough subtle minerality to balance out. Winner!

Jun 6th, 2024
Tom Balamaci

WOTN in my opinion. It was complex and really food friendly too. Great value would’ve paid 1.5x as much. Acid and minerality was up front then got into the floral and richness after

WOTN in my opinion. It was complex and really food friendly too. Great value would’ve paid 1.5x as much. Acid and minerality was up front then got into the floral and richness after

Jul 19th, 2020
aik

Vibrant acidity with integrated fruit aroms with long elegant finish. 1 week after i opened, it develop honey aromas with creamy texture.
well concentrated aroma is restrained at first, and it expand gradually.

Vibrant acidity with integrated fruit aroms with long elegant finish. 1 week after i opened, it develop honey aromas with creamy texture.
well concentrated aroma is restrained at first, and it expand gradually.

May 9th, 2020