Mullineux Syrah 2022
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Mullineux Syrah 2022
HED29078
75 cl
13.5%
£36.00
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Mullineux Syrah 2022 is a medium-bodied red wine from the Swartland region of South Africa. The wine presents a complex profile with distinctive aromas of black olives, smoked meat and subtle floral hints. The palate reveals layers of dark fruit, including blackberry and plum, complemented by a mineral undertone. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a structured mouthfeel without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is characterised by a persistent note of black pepper. Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, founded in 2007 in the Swartland region of South Africa, focuses on minimal intervention winemaking to express the terroir authentically.
94 Robert Parker
The Mullineux 2022 Swartland Syrah comes from a site with quartz formations over schist soils. Quartz tends to erode at a different pace, leaving quartz stones on the surface that reflect light but do not reflect heat. This leads to optimal ripening, with soft cherry and blackberry flavors followed by lightly toasted spice. There is a ferrous note to the wine followed by fine, satiny tannins that have a certain lusciousness about them. The wine sees 80% whole-cluster fruit and is fermented in upright wooden vats. Andrea Mullineux says she is looking for the silky tannins that are specific to the Swartland. "Those tannins are a real fingerprint of the region," she says.
90 Vinous
- 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.
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