Mullineux - Syrah Schist Roundstone 2018 (750ml)
Price: $112.00
| Producer | Mullineux |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Swartland |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 1701041 |
| Size | 750ml |
The estate, managed by Chris and Andrea Mullineux, was established in 2007 on Kasteelberg Mountain in Swartland. Andrea grew up in California and studied at UC Davis before working in Stellenbosch and meeting Chris at a wine festival in Champagne. Andrea was named Wine Enthusiast Winemaker of the Year in 2016.
Grape varietals are the two principal types found in the Western Cape – Syrah and Chenin Blanc – from which different bottlings are produced depending on soil type and age of the vines. This set of wines is called the “Single terroir” series. Entry level wines are made under the Kloof Street label.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2018 Syrah Schist was matured identically to the Granite Syrah. It is more open on the nose with a greater proportion of red fruit compared to the 2018 Granite raspberry and wild strawberry commingling with briar white pepper wild fennel and light Provençal herb aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins cohesive and finely chiseled and the finish shows more precision and nuance than the Granite. Chris and Andrea Mullineux told me that this was their favorite Syrah in 2018. Mine too.
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