Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Smoky

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Mullineux

Mullineux Syrah

South Africa, Swartland

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.0

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Mullineux Syrah is a premium wine produced by Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, a renowned South African winery. The grapes are sourced from the Swartland appellation, known for its unique terroir and old vines. The vineyards are farmed sustainably and the grapes are hand-harvested to ensure the highest quality. The winemaking process involves natural fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of smokiness. Mullineux Syrah is a full-bodied wine with a silky texture and a long, lingering finish, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or pairing with hearty dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Mullineux Syrah is a bold and captivating red wine from South Africa.On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe dark fruit, spice, and a hint of smokiness. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, with notes of dark chocolate, blackberry, and pepper, balanced by a lively acidity and firm tannins. Its complex layers of flavor and texture make it an ideal companion for rich, savory dishes such as grilled steak. Enjoy this Syrah now or cellar it for up to ten years.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

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.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Review