Description
The Mullineux Syrah 2022 is one of the benchmark expressions of Swartland Syrah, bringing together the region’s distinctive soils and dryland vineyards into a wine of remarkable depth, perfume, and precision. Sourced from granite, schist, quartz, and iron-rich soils across the Swartland, this wine captures both power and elegance in equal measure.
The nose is intensely aromatic, with classic Swartland notes of blackberry, violet, and black olive tapenade, layered with hints of citrus rind and baking spice. On the palate, the wine is rich yet energetic, showing velvety tannins and a beautifully textured mid-palate. Dark fruit, savory complexity, and mineral freshness unfold in layers, while the quartz-derived parcels bring lift and vibrancy to the finish. The result is a Syrah of remarkable balance and age-worthiness.
This wine pairs beautifully with slow-roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, game meats, and earthy mushroom dishes.
The nose is intensely aromatic, with classic Swartland notes of blackberry, violet, and black olive tapenade, layered with hints of citrus rind and baking spice. On the palate, the wine is rich yet energetic, showing velvety tannins and a beautifully textured mid-palate. Dark fruit, savory complexity, and mineral freshness unfold in layers, while the quartz-derived parcels bring lift and vibrancy to the finish. The result is a Syrah of remarkable balance and age-worthiness.
This wine pairs beautifully with slow-roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, game meats, and earthy mushroom dishes.
The grapes were hand-harvested in the early mornings from sustainably farmed vineyards across the Swartland. Around 80% whole clusters were used during fermentation to preserve freshness, structure, and aromatic complexity.
Fermentation occurred with indigenous yeasts, with gentle cap management encouraging slow, natural extraction over approximately four weeks. Once the tannin structure reached the desired balance, the wine was pressed to 500L French oak barrels.
The Syrah matured for 11 months in barrel, followed by blending and a further 10 months of aging before bottling. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving texture, site character, and purity.
Winemakers: Chris & Andrea Mullineux
Fermentation occurred with indigenous yeasts, with gentle cap management encouraging slow, natural extraction over approximately four weeks. Once the tannin structure reached the desired balance, the wine was pressed to 500L French oak barrels.
The Syrah matured for 11 months in barrel, followed by blending and a further 10 months of aging before bottling. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving texture, site character, and purity.
Winemakers: Chris & Andrea Mullineux
Established in 2007 by Chris and Andrea Mullineux, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines has rapidly ascended to become the crown jewel of the Swartland, defined by a meticulous focus on the region's ancient granite, schist, and iron soils. As a record-breaking five-time Platter’s Winery of the Year, the estate is world-renowned for its "terroir-specific" philosophy, producing soul-stirring Chenin Blancs and Syrahs that prioritize elegance and freshness over raw power.
Their portfolio is tiered with surgical precision: from the accessible, old-vine Kloof Street range to the iconic Mullineux Old Vines White and their highly sought-after Single Terroir series, which acts as a liquid map of the Swartland’s diverse geology. Now operating from the breathtaking Roundstone Farm in Rieebeksrivier and the high-altitude Leeu Passant cellar in Franschhoek, the Mullineuxs continue to set the global gold standard for South African wine, combining sustainable dry-farming techniques with a minimalist cellar approach to create vintages that are as intellectually stimulating as they are delicious..
Their portfolio is tiered with surgical precision: from the accessible, old-vine Kloof Street range to the iconic Mullineux Old Vines White and their highly sought-after Single Terroir series, which acts as a liquid map of the Swartland’s diverse geology. Now operating from the breathtaking Roundstone Farm in Rieebeksrivier and the high-altitude Leeu Passant cellar in Franschhoek, the Mullineuxs continue to set the global gold standard for South African wine, combining sustainable dry-farming techniques with a minimalist cellar approach to create vintages that are as intellectually stimulating as they are delicious..
