COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Mullineux Family Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mullineux Family Wines Kloof Street Chenin Blanc 2021 is a 100% Chenin Blanc from the Swartland region of South Africa. The grapes are sourced from various vineyard parcels across the Swartland, cultivated on a range of soils including stony Shale, Schist, and decomposed Granite. These vineyards are typically old, dryland bush vines, often exceeding 30-45 years of age. The Kloof Street range is designed to highlight freshness, balance, and drinkability, reflecting the authentic character of the Swartland. Mullineux Family Wines, founded in 2007 by Chris and Andrea Mullineux, is committed to expressing the region's terroir through sustainable farming and minimalist winemaking practices.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes hail from diverse Swartland soils: stony Shale, Schist, and decomposed Granite.
Fact 02
Features old, dryland bush vines, often 30-45+ years old.
Fact 03
Minimal SO2 added, with fermentation relying on indigenous yeasts.
Fact 04
The Kloof Street range emphasizes freshness, balance, and drinkability.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Kloof Street Chenin Blanc begins with chilled, whole-bunch pressed grapes, with the juice settled overnight. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, with 85% of the wine fermented in tank and 15% in older French oak barrels. Minimal sulfur dioxide is added throughout the process. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 7 months. The vineyards are sustainably farmed using dry land, bush vine cultivation methods.
