Swartland Syrah

Mullineux Old Vines Red 2020

Hello granite and schist. High toned, pure, mineral Syrah. Well done.

Bright tart red fruit, clean, tannin is firm but soft in texture

It seemed like medium- intensity aromas and it also has a slightly astringent finish. #syrah

A solid act brought from the Mullineuax Syrah 2017, well representive of its varietal and provenance alike with its fresh but ripe fruit and floral qualities that surrounds a a spicy and stoney savouriness. Ripe and fruity tannins with a fresh acidity keeps palate in check. Somewhat shy on the finish though and lacks the complexity and concentration to reach further. Day 2 and its open up beautifully, more high definition and deeper interplay between the savory and primary characters raising the overall interpretation to a greater level.

Drinks like a solid northern Rhôner. Wonder what it’d be like in a few years.

Hold (or decant), still closed

A lot of whole cluster here. Some carbonic? Fat on the palate, very ripe but not over the top. Just not liking it, 🤷‍♀️

Very Un-new worldy, young but great, northern Rhone tendencies. South Africa is on the right track with wines such as this

Good freshness, elegant and pure...keeps you coming back as it slowly reels you in as opposed to overwhelming. Dark red fruits like cherry and currants, peppercorn and savory spice, still elegant but persistent on the finish. My first Mullineux and am impressed, putting them on my list for the next stop to #southafrica #wine #mullineux