Mullineux Granite Syrah is a premium wine produced by Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, a renowned South African winery. The grapes are sourced from a single vineyard in the Swartland appellation, known for its unique granite soils that impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves hand-sorting the grapes, wild yeast fermentation, and aging in French oak barrels for around 11 months. The resulting wine is a full-bodied Syrah with intense aromas of black fruit, spice, and earthy notes. On the palate, it is rich and complex, with firm tannins and a long, lingering finish. Mullineux Granite Syrah is a must-try for any wine enthusiast looking for a high-quality, terroir-driven wine.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Mullineux Granite Syrah is an intensely aromatic and complex wine, with aromas of dark cherry, blueberry, black pepper, and earth.On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, with a core of ripe dark fruit flavors and a hint of smoky oak. The finish is long and lingering, with a savory, spicy character. It is an impressive wine that is sure to please.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2059
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Mullineux
Region: Swartland
Nestled in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape, the Swartland wine region is quickly becoming one of the country's most exciting and dynamic wine-producing areas. With its unique combination of topography, climate, and grape varieties, Swartland is producing some of the most interesting and complex wines in the country.
Swartland has a long and storied history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the area in the late 1600s. The region was officially recognized as a wine-producing area in the early 1900s, and since then, it has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.