Mullineux Syrah 2020

R 450.00

THE MULLINEUX SYRAH 2019

2019 Mullineux Syrah Variety: 100% Syrah

Product Description

Our aim with our Syrah is to give true and complete expression to the Shale & Schist and Granite terroirs in which the vines grow. Approximately half the grapes are whole-bunch fermented and all fermentation is with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged for 11 months in French oak, 15% new. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined.

Tasting Notes

2019 is one of our best vintages of Mullineux Syrah to date. Since the great drought in the Western Cape which started in 2014, the vines had beautifully adapted, resulting in wines with superb complexity and an incredibly balanced intensity. This Swartland Syrah has a classic perfume of wild-growing white Watsonia Lilies, fresh mulberries and black olive pips. The structured palate follows through with intricate layers of kumquats, dark plums, sour cherry and star anise and finishes with powerful and velvety tannins. Best served at 16 to 18 °C and whilst the wine will benefit greatly from ageing, it could also be enjoyed young if preferred, with decanting then recommended.

Alcohol: 13.7%

Accolades

ACCOLADES

2008 – 4.5 Stars Platter, 90 WS
2009 – 5 Stars Platter, 92 WA
2010 – 5 Stars and Platter’s Red Wine of the Year, 92+ Steve Tanzer
2011 – 5 Stars Platter, 92 WA
2012 – 4.5 Stars Platter, 90 WA
2013 – 4.5 Stars Platter, 94 WA, 91 WS
2014 – 4.5 Stars Platter, 90 WA, 93 Tim Atkin
2015 – 4.5 Stars Platter, 93 WA, 93 WS, 91 WE
2016 – 4.5 Stars Platter (91), 93 Tim Atkin, 92 Vinous, 90 WA
2017 – 4.5 Stars Platter (91), 93 Tim Atkin, 91 Vinous, 91 WA
2018 – 4.5 Stars Platter (94), 93 TA, 92 Vinous
2019 – 4.5 Stars Platter (93)