Mullineux - Swartland Old Vines White 2023
After working several vintages at wineries in France, South Africa and California, Chris and Andrea Mullineux chose to settle in 2007 in the Swartland region of South Africa, firmly believing that the granite and schist based terroirs and old vineyards of the Swartland have the potential to produce truly great wine.
Within a very short time period Mullineux & Leuu Family Wines established itself as one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine brands, both locally and on the international front
By 2020 the winery had received thirty 5-star ratings from Platter’s South African Wine Guide, as well as being awarded Platter’s Winery of the Year an unprecedented 4 times in 2014, 2016, 2019 and 2020. In addition, Andrea was named Wine Enthusiast’s 2016 International Winemaker of the Year and in 2016 Chris and Andrea were Tim Atkin’s South African Winemakers of the Year.
The vineyards are located in the most interesting parts of the Swartland, which are mostly found around the shale and schist based Riebeek Kasteel Mountain, and the granite based Paardeberg mountain. The Swartland is perfectly suited to natural methods of farming. Very low summer rainfall coupled with afternoon and evening breezes off the Atlantic Ocean result in low disease pressure. Vineyards are often planted in among the natural rhenoster veldt and fynbos, which provide refuge for predators of vineyard pests, and help reduce the spread of disease. Weeds struggle to establish themselves and spread, making it easier to control them without the need of herbicides
The vineyards are planted with grape varieties (which are mostly Mediterranean in origin) that are ideally suited to the environment, and are farmed sustainably and in harmony with their surroundings.
With the goal of producing wines that are a true expression of Swartland, the winemaking approach is as natural as possible. They do not add any yeasts, acids, enzymes or other chemicals that may hide or disguise the character of their vineyards.
To maintain elegance in the wine, they have on average one or two gentle pipeages or punch downs per day through fermentation, and a longish 4 to 6 week total maceration which helps to focus and round the tannins. Wines are pressed directly to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. French oak is used and the use of new wood is carefully managed to avoid interfering with the wine.
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After working several vintages at wineries in France, South Africa and California, Chris and Andrea Mullineux chose to settle in 2007 in the Swartland region of South Africa, firmly believing that the granite and schist based terroirs and old vineyards of the Swartland have the potential to produce truly great wine.
Within a very short time period Mullineux & Leuu Family Wines established itself as one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine brands, both locally and on the international front
By 2020 the winery had received thirty 5-star ratings from Platter’s South African Wine Guide, as well as being awarded Platter’s Winery of the Year an unprecedented 4 times in 2014, 2016, 2019 and 2020. In addition, Andrea was named Wine Enthusiast’s 2016 International Winemaker of the Year and in 2016 Chris and Andrea were Tim Atkin’s South African Winemakers of the Year.
The vineyards are located in the most interesting parts of the Swartland, which are mostly found around the shale and schist based Riebeek Kasteel Mountain, and the granite based Paardeberg mountain. The Swartland is perfectly suited to natural methods of farming. Very low summer rainfall coupled with afternoon and evening breezes off the Atlantic Ocean result in low disease pressure. Vineyards are often planted in among the natural rhenoster veldt and fynbos, which provide refuge for predators of vineyard pests, and help reduce the spread of disease. Weeds struggle to establish themselves and spread, making it easier to control them without the need of herbicides
The vineyards are planted with grape varieties (which are mostly Mediterranean in origin) that are ideally suited to the environment, and are farmed sustainably and in harmony with their surroundings.
With the goal of producing wines that are a true expression of Swartland, the winemaking approach is as natural as possible. They do not add any yeasts, acids, enzymes or other chemicals that may hide or disguise the character of their vineyards.
To maintain elegance in the wine, they have on average one or two gentle pipeages or punch downs per day through fermentation, and a longish 4 to 6 week total maceration which helps to focus and round the tannins. Wines are pressed directly to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. French oak is used and the use of new wood is carefully managed to avoid interfering with the wine.
