Mullineux
Mullineux Kloof Street Swartland Rouge
Red wine
3.8
Expert Rating
3.8
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Mullineux Kloof Street Swartland Rouge is Swartland's answer to the famous Côtes du Rhône, but with a unique blend of powerful Syrah holding it all together, Grenache for fruitiness, Tinta Barocca for tannins, elegant Cinsault for aroma, and hearty, meaty Carignan. It's a blend from eight different Swartland vineyards, showcasing the various soils, young and old vines, and the Mediterranean climate. Sixty percent destemmed, spontaneously fermented, and aged for 11 months in used 225L barriques and 500L demi-muids from the 3rd and 4th fillings. The smoky nose evokes violets, roses, olives, black pepper, roasted herbs, and dark berries. It's dry on the palate, with balanced tannins, making it a delicious all-rounder that pairs perfectly with grilled and braised dishes. This is Swartland winemaking at its finest.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Mullineux Kloof Street Swartland Rouge is a delightful South African red wine that beautifully captures the essence of the Swartland region.It's a harmonious blend of carefully selected red grape varieties.
The nose reveals inviting aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, cherries, with subtle hints of spice and earthiness. On the palate, it offers a medium to full body with velvety tannins, showcasing rich and complex flavors of dark fruits like blackcurrants and black cherries, complemented by notes of black pepper and a touch of smokiness. Balanced acidity adds freshness.
This versatile wine pairs well with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2029
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
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.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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