2016 Mullineux Iron Syrah
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Dark fruited with blackberry, dark cherry and cassis, the 2016 Iron Syrah an expressive nose of black pepper, soft florals and an irony sanguine note. It is still very tight on the palate, showing very rigid tannins that will take some time to settle; if enjoying it sooner, you'll want to have some food with this wine. It ends with a long-lasting finish. Currently showing the longest longevity, this is the one you will want to keep in your cellar. I have a hunch that it will find a sweet spot in the early 2030s.
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Neal Martin
Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate
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Matured in 25% new French oak for 18 months, the 2016 Iron Syrah delivers more red fruit on the nose than the 2016, offering cranberry, raspberry, pressed flowers and something a little exotic – marmalade and a touch of tangerine. The medium-bodied palate shows a fine bead of acidity and grips the mouth, the whole bunches lending an (appropriately enough) ferrous-like finish. Excellent.
About the producer
Chris and Andrea Mullineux were at the forefront of South Africa’s new-wave movement and are now one of the country’s most established names. Alongside the Swartland project that made their name, they make wines in Franschhoek under the Leeu Passant name – a tribute to South Africa’s vinous past.