Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Syrah
Syrah100%
Region Swartland
Soil Schist, Granite, Iron-rich soils
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates February 15 - March 5, 2021
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Total Aging 20 months
Oak Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Bottling Date October 24, 2023
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 16-18°C · 61-64°F
Production Details Delicate hand-harvesting of this Syrah took place during the early mornings at each vineyard site and was then crushed 90% whole-cluster to ensure the best expression of its unique Swartland terroir. To encourage natural and gentle extraction during the indigenous fermentation, regular cap management was essential, and after four weeks, when the tannins defined what we expect from our signature Mullineux Syrah, the wine was pressed to 500L barrels. Each parcel was racked just after Spring and later bottled unfined and unfiltered. This wine was first aged for 11 months in French oak 500L barrels. During this period, it developed a beautiful tannin structure as well as dark perfume notes. The Syrah was then blended and aged for an additional nine months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: plush blackberries, violets, black olive tapenade, dark perfume notes
Palate: rich, elegant, velvety tannins, complex red fruits, warm spicy notes
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Roundstone Farm, Riebeeksrivier rd, Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 569 3010
Email
Owner
Chris &
Andrea Mullineux
Andrea Mullineux
Cellarmaster
Andrea Mullineux