MULLINEUX, Old Vines White, 6x75cl

🍷 Mullineux ‘Old Vines White’
Country: South Africa | Region: Swartland
Appellation: WO Swartland | Grape Varieties: Predominantly Chenin Blanc, with Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Semillon, and Verdelho
Style: White Wine | Winemaking: Old bush vines, barrel fermented with 20% new oak (including large-format foudre); minimal intervention
Farming: Sustainably farmed dryland vineyards with a focus on old vine expression

🌟 A benchmark Swartland white—textured, complex, and laser-focused, marrying richness with precision from some of South Africa’s oldest vines.

👁 In the Glass:
Bright straw gold with green highlights—serious and luminous.

👃 On the Nose:
Elegant and refined, offering toasted almond and hazelnut, citrus zest, ripe pear, and quince, with subtle smoky flint and hints of fresh herbs and crushed stone.

👅 On the Palate:
Concentrated yet finely etched. Crisp apple, juicy pear, and citrus oil weave through layers of nutty oak and vibrant minerality. The texture is full and creamy without heaviness, underpinned by nervy acidity and a long, chalky finish.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Perfect with roast chicken, seared scallops, rich shellfish dishes, or creamy cauliflower gratin. Also excellent with mushroom risotto or Comté cheese.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Superb now with a decant, but will reward 5–8+ years of cellaring as it deepens and gains complexity.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Mullineux Old Vines White is a world-class wine that captures the soul of the Swartland. It’s powerful yet poised, with layers that unfold with every sip—testament to old vines, thoughtful winemaking, and South Africa’s rising star status in fine white wine. A true statement bottle.