Mullineux Straw Wine 2023 Bottle size: 375ml
South Africa, Swartland
R745
‘Is there any wine style that Chris and Andrea Mullineux don't excel at? This is the quintessence of granite-derived Chenin Blanc, dried for four weeks on straw to produce a wine with a weighty 366 grams of residual sugar. Aged in neutral barrels, it has amazing extract and concentration, honey, peach and wet stone flavours, plenty of tangy acidity and a lingering finish. 2025-30’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 96/100
‘Grapes from two Paardeberg blocks that have the appropriate bunch structure to dry successfully and provide enough acidity. Left to dry outdoors before going to barrel for 12 months (fermentation takes 10 months to complete). Pronounced notes of straw and fynbos plus peach, apricot and quince. The palate is unctuous – very dense fruit and well-integrated acidity before a savoury finish. Makes a huge impression. Alcohol is 7.5% and RS is 336 g/l.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100
‘The 2023 Mullineux Straw Wine reflects a bright golden colour and becomes almost luminous, in the light as one swirls the glass, highlighting the exceptionally well-balanced acidity and attractive viscosity of this vin de paille-style wine. Grown in the Schist soils of Kasteelberg, it shows aromas of sun-dried apricots, warm lemon meringue pie, a distinct pithiness and has an intense velvety mouthfeel - all characters culminating from the ancient soils of the Swartland. Best served chilled at 9 to 11 °C with savoury-lead desserts or a combination of hard cheeses.’ – Winemaker
‘Grapes from two Paardeberg blocks that have the appropriate bunch structure to dry successfully and provide enough acidity. Left to dry outdoors before going to barrel for 12 months (fermentation takes 10 months to complete). Pronounced notes of straw and fynbos plus peach, apricot and quince. The palate is unctuous – very dense fruit and well-integrated acidity before a savoury finish. Makes a huge impression. Alcohol is 7.5% and RS is 336 g/l.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100
‘The 2023 Mullineux Straw Wine reflects a bright golden colour and becomes almost luminous, in the light as one swirls the glass, highlighting the exceptionally well-balanced acidity and attractive viscosity of this vin de paille-style wine. Grown in the Schist soils of Kasteelberg, it shows aromas of sun-dried apricots, warm lemon meringue pie, a distinct pithiness and has an intense velvety mouthfeel - all characters culminating from the ancient soils of the Swartland. Best served chilled at 9 to 11 °C with savoury-lead desserts or a combination of hard cheeses.’ – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Andrea and Chris Mullineux |
| Alcohol | 7.5% |
| Blend information | 100% Chenin Blanc |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Chenin Blanc |
| Rating | TA 96 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 336 g/L | TA: 11.4 g/L | PH: 3.41 |
| Producer information | At the cutting-edge of SA fine wine, the Mullineuxs have received many ground-breaking awards and, since 2007, have focused their Swartland efforts on Syrah and Chenin Blanc. Their extensive knowledge of Swartland soils, and what Andrea calls a 'growing technical maturity', has consistently led to the release of some of the most definitive expressions of the Swartand's various terroirs. With over a decade of dedication to winemaking in the Swartland, and considering the consistency and track record across their various bottlings, Chris and Andrea Mullineux are one of SA's top producers. |
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