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Mullineux Chenin Blanc Granite 2019 750ml

size
750ml
country
South Africa
appellation
Swartland
DC
95
VM
92
WS
92
Additional vintages
2022 2019 2018 2017
DC
95
Rated 95 by Decanter
Chris and Andrea Mullineux established themselves in Swartland in 2007 and are now among South Africa’s most highly regarded winemakers. Grapes for this wine come from a 43-year-old vineyard. A floral top note before citrus, peach and a hint of spice, while the palate has a great core of fruit, punchy acidity and a deeply savoury finish – pure and energetic. Drinking Window 2021 - 2029. ... More details
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Mullineux Chenin Blanc Granite 2019 750ml

SKU 953366
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$662.46
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Professional Ratings
DC
95
VM
92
WS
92
DC
95
Rated 95 by Decanter
Chris and Andrea Mullineux established themselves in Swartland in 2007 and are now among South Africa’s most highly regarded winemakers. Grapes for this wine come from a 43-year-old vineyard. A floral top note before citrus, peach and a hint of spice, while the palate has a great core of fruit, punchy acidity and a deeply savoury finish – pure and energetic. Drinking Window 2021 - 2029.
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
The 2019 Chenin Granite is clean and focused on the nose with apple blossom, yellow plum and honeysuckle scents. Its initial bashfulness soon gives way to a louder voice. The palate is taut and focused on the entry, and delivers orange peel, marmalade and hints of stem ginger and dried honey toward the waxy-textured finish. Give this 2–3 years in bottle because there is substance here, and it has a lot to give.
WS
92
Rated 92 by Wine Spectator
Floral and spice notes waft from the glass of this sleek, mouthwatering white, transitioning to a silky mix of Asian pear, pickled ginger, jasmine and candied blood orange peel flavors on the palate. Medium-bodied, finely-knit and racy, graphite and mineral accents echo on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 270 cases made, 30 cases imported.
Winery
The GRANITE Chenin tends to exhibit a fantastic natural acidity that balances out the texture and mid-palate that all Swartland white wines possess. The nose is flinty with some stone fruit, floral and citrus aromatics. Ageing potential 10-20 years.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
South Africa
appellation
Swartland
Additional vintages
2022 2019 2018 2017
Overview
Chris and Andrea Mullineux established themselves in Swartland in 2007 and are now among South Africa’s most highly regarded winemakers. Grapes for this wine come from a 43-year-old vineyard. A floral top note before citrus, peach and a hint of spice, while the palate has a great core of fruit, punchy acidity and a deeply savoury finish – pure and energetic. Drinking Window 2021 - 2029.
green grapes

Varietal: Chenin Blanc

Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.
barrel

Region: Coastal Region

The coastal region of South Africa is a wonderful place for viticulture. With gorgeously long, hot summer days, tempered by brisk oceanic winds, the grapevines can grow healthily, the fruit can ripen fully, and beautiful wines of great character and flavor can be made. For several hundred years now, the coastal region of South Africa has proven itself to be a highly important wine region, capable of supporting many grape varietals, suitable for still, fortified and sparkling wines. Today, the most popular grapes by far are Chenin Blanc, which produces the most recognizable wines of South Africa. However, also popular are many of the Bordeaux varieties of red and white grape, along with relative newcomers, such as Pinotage, which grow exceptionally well in the coastal terroir.
fields

Country: South Africa

Situated on the very tip of the African continent, South Africa has proved itself over three centuries to be an ideal location for producing a wide range of wines. Benefiting from something not dissimilar to a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers complemented by both Atlantic and Indian Ocean winds, the grapes which grow on the valleys, mountainsides and plains of this fascinating country can ripen to their fullest capacity, producing wines packed full of fruity flavors and an array of interesting and enticing aromas. As a former colony, South Africa has long since been home to a range of different nationalities, who each brought something of their wine culture with them. As such, many European grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and others have been given time to flourish in South Africa, allowing the country to develop a diverse group of wine types which are proving increasingly popular around the world.
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green grapes

Varietal: Chenin Blanc

Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.
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Region: Coastal Region

The coastal region of South Africa is a wonderful place for viticulture. With gorgeously long, hot summer days, tempered by brisk oceanic winds, the grapevines can grow healthily, the fruit can ripen fully, and beautiful wines of great character and flavor can be made. For several hundred years now, the coastal region of South Africa has proven itself to be a highly important wine region, capable of supporting many grape varietals, suitable for still, fortified and sparkling wines. Today, the most popular grapes by far are Chenin Blanc, which produces the most recognizable wines of South Africa. However, also popular are many of the Bordeaux varieties of red and white grape, along with relative newcomers, such as Pinotage, which grow exceptionally well in the coastal terroir.
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Country: South Africa

Situated on the very tip of the African continent, South Africa has proved itself over three centuries to be an ideal location for producing a wide range of wines. Benefiting from something not dissimilar to a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers complemented by both Atlantic and Indian Ocean winds, the grapes which grow on the valleys, mountainsides and plains of this fascinating country can ripen to their fullest capacity, producing wines packed full of fruity flavors and an array of interesting and enticing aromas. As a former colony, South Africa has long since been home to a range of different nationalities, who each brought something of their wine culture with them. As such, many European grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and others have been given time to flourish in South Africa, allowing the country to develop a diverse group of wine types which are proving increasingly popular around the world.