Mullineux Syrah 2022 Bottle size: 750ml

'Outstanding expression of Swartland, using fruit from best parcels owned or viticulturally controlled by Mullineuxs on key soil types. Similar regime to single-terroir syrahs: 90% bunch pressed, 11 months in 500L barrel, 20% new, then year 2,000 & 5, 000 L foudre. Aiming for length & freshness from granite, structure from schist, spice & vibrancy from quartz, voluptuousness from iron. Achieves all that, plus violet fragrance from the grape, creamy vanilla & savoury herbs ex the oak.' – Platter's Guide, 5* (95/100)

‘If the Mullineux’ terroir-focused Syrahs have maxed out your credit card, why not treat yourself to a bottle of this "regular" release instead. Sourced from the Swartland's three main soil types, this has lovely fynbos and clove aromas, some stemmy notes from 80% whole bunches, blackberry, cooked meat and tapenade flavours and impressive depth and density. A Cape Crozes-Hermitage. 2025-30’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 94/100

‘80% whole-bunch fermentation. Matured for 12 months in 500-litre barrels before spending another 12 months in 2,000-litre foudre. A subtle reductive note precedes aromas of red and black berries, olive, baking spice, and pepper. The palate offers succulent fruit, fresh acidity, and powdery tannins – greater breadth than the outstanding 2021 vintage. Alc: 13.5%.’ - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100

‘The 2022 Syrah is a combination of fruit from the three main soil types. It fermented with 80% whole cluster in upright 5,000-liter wooden vats, with the destemmed fruit at the top to get the fermentation going. It has a crisp and precise bouquet with brambly red fruit, a dash of white pepper and Provençal herbs. Quite powerful, the palate is medium-bodied with a slightly viscous texture. That white pepper note thrusts forward through the robust, austere finish. This is a gutsy Syrah that will probably benefit from a year in bottle. 2025-2036’ - Neal Martin, Vinous, 90/100