{"title":"South African's Top Tier Tandem - Mullineux's Swartland Icons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEstablished as the benchmarks for modern South African viticulture, \u003cstrong\u003eMullineux’s \u003c\/strong\u003eaward-winning wines offer an uncompromising look at the extreme terroir of the Swartland. This collection pairs the savory, mineral-drenched complexity of their \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"254\"\u003eSchist Syrah\u003c\/b\u003e with the world-renowned, honeyed intensity of their \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"319\"\u003eStraw Wine Chenin Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-mullineux-syrah-schist-roundstone-swartlandsomm2603-mlnx22syrrnd-750","title":"2022 Mullineux, Syrah “Schist - Roundstone”, Swartland","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the world of fine wine, some regions take centuries to establish their pedigree. Others have it thrust upon them by the sheer force of talent. In 2007, Chris and Andrea Mullineux—a partnership forged in the vineyards of Champagne and refined at Stellenbosch and UC Davis—saw the untapped potential of South Africa’s Swartland. Today, they are the undisputed benchmark, having put this rugged, sun-drenched landscape on the global map for terroir-driven excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \"Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove\": 2022 “Schist-Roundstone” Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSourced from the stony, iron-rich Kasteelberg soils, the 2022 Schist Syrah is a definitive study of site-specificity. While it possesses the structural integrity and savory \"olive tapenade\" soul of a top-tier Côte-Rôtie or Hermitage, it offers a supple approachability and a purity of fruit that is uniquely Swartland. It is a wine that \"tangos\" with the French greats, proving that the schist soils of South Africa produce a mineral-drenched complexity that is second to none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_spectator_240x240.png?v=1769834039\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95+ Points, Wine Spectator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ … this Syrah reveals impressive balance and staying power. It is the most powerful of the three Syrahs presented in this series, and it could be the wine with the most interesting aging trajectory.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The meatiest and most concentrated of the three single-vineyard syrahs, this has notes of bacon fat, peppercorns, black olives and brambleberries.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Very persistent in the mouth, this is outstanding.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Mullineux_family_-_south_africa_2ea8b873-5759-4cf5-a167-e9faec9a6892.jpg?v=1775848052\" alt=\"Mullineux Family in Vineyard\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45077697658934,"sku":"SOMM2603-MLNX22SYRRND-750","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2022Mullineux_Syrah_Schist-Roundstone_Swartland_1.png?v=1774283041"},{"product_id":"2024-mullineux-chenin-blanc-straw-wine-swartland-half-bottlesomm2603-mlnx24straw-375","title":"2024 Mullineux, Chenin Blanc \"Straw Wine\", Swartland (Half Bottle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the world of fine wine, some regions take centuries to establish their pedigree. Others have it thrust upon them by the sheer force of talent. In 2007, Chris and Andrea Mullineux—a partnership forged in the vineyards of Champagne and refined at Stellenbosch and UC Davis—saw the untapped potential of South Africa’s Swartland. Today, they are the undisputed benchmark, having put this rugged, sun-drenched landscape on the global map for terroir-driven excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Yquem-Slayer\": 2024 Chenin Blanc “Straw Wine”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legend of the Mullineux Straw Wine was cemented early on in a now-famous blind tasting. As the story goes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“UK wine writer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeal Martin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was introduced to the first vintage... he was offered two sweet wines to taste blind—one was our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraw Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the other was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau d’Yquem 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He gave the Straw Wine 96 points and the Yquem 95. His comment was: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘F---ing hell, that’s good.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy chase the astronomical price tags of Bordeaux’s most famous dessert wine when you can secure this air-dried Chenin Blanc? It is a visceral experience of concentrated apricot, honey, and electrifying acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCriticla Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The palate has stunning delineation, a razor-sharp line of acidity and ample weight, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebut it is not cloying in any way.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ … lusciously concentrated yet vividly fresh, delivering marmalade, dried apricot and honeyed citrus wrapped in a glycerin-rich texture. Chenin Blanc retains remarkable brightness and verticality despite intense concentration from sun-dried grapes.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45077709389878,"sku":"SOMM2603-MLNX24STRAW-375","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024Mullineux_CheninBlancStrawWine_Swartland_HalfBottle.png?v=1774283230"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Mullineux_family_-_south_africa.jpg?v=1774287364","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/south-africans-top-tier-tandem-mullineuxs-swartland-icons.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}