2022 Mullineux White Old Vines
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72.4% Chenin Blanc, 6.4% Sémillon Gris, 6.3% Clairette Blanche, 6.3% Grenache Blanc, 6.2% Viognier, 2.4% Verdelho. Apple, melon, a drizzle of honey and something floral too. Gorgeously caramelised palate, giving an impression of sweetness. The fruit is really charming, ripe and tropical without any confection. It has a sort of pomegranate flavour, which isn't a descriptor I've ever used before. Savoury finish with a long, lightly smoky aftertaste. South Africa at its best. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate
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Opening to a slightly reductive nose, the 2022 Old Vine White offers aromas of citrus blossoms, turned earth and wax melon with yellow apples and Meyer lemon. Medium-bodied, the palate is fresh, bright and succulent, with a kiss of phenolic bitterness before finishing with a long, spicy finish. It's incredibly food friendly and will continue to deliver pleasure for years. Nicely done!
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.
Product details
Chenin Blanc/Steen, Clairette, Viognier, Garnacha Blanca/Grenache Blanc, Verdelho/Gouveio/Verdello, Semillon
White
Dry