COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mullineux Schist Syrah 2019 is a 100% Syrah from the Swartland region of South Africa, specifically from the Roundstone Estate. This single-vineyard wine is cultivated on soils rich in schistose rock, a key factor in its unique identity. Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, established in 2007, is known for its terroir-expressive wines, with a focus on sustainable farming and a minimalist approach to winemaking. The 2019 vintage was characterized by drought conditions, leading to concentrated fruit and balanced acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€120
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown on schist soils, known for water retention and deep root systems.
Fact 02
Whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Fact 03
Aged in French oak and a large Foudre for complex integration.
Fact 04
Minimal intervention winemaking philosophy.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mullineux Schist Syrah 2019 is produced using 100% whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Extraction is managed through gentle foot-stomping and hand punch-downs. The wine is aged for 12 months in 500-liter French oak barrels (50% new), followed by 10 months in a 2000-liter Foudre. A further 9 months of bottle aging precedes release. Sustainable farming practices are integral to the vineyard management.
