Critics Ratings

‘If Granite tastes like a Cornas in 2016, this floral, elegant Syrah is the Mullineux’s Côte Rôtie. Elegant, polished, nuanced and beautifully refined, with violet and aromatic spice top notes, juicy red berry fruit and a backdrop of fine-grained tannins. What a wine! 2019-30’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 97/100

‘A pretty nose with top notes of lilies, rosemary and lavender before red fruit, white pepper and coriander plus a hint of reduction that only suits the wine. The palate is light but pure with wonderfully lithe tannins, the finish long and gently savoury. As ever, the most elegant of the trio.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 96/100 (Aug 2018)

‘The most structured and dense of Andrea and Chris Mullineux's wines, this comes from a parcel of 20-year-old vines on the Roundstone farm in Kasteelberg. It has bold yet polished tannins with generous, sweet oak spice from 21 months in barrels and foudres, plus foundation for ageing in its fresh acidity. It has a great concentration of pure, mineral-laden red berry fruits, savoury meaty tones and black pepper spice.’ - Tina Gellie, Decanter.com, 94/100 (Feb 2019)

‘Enticingly complex and seductive, with notes of blackberries, blueberries, dried herbs and sweet spices. Fresh, with punchy acidity.’ – Decanter.com, 93/100 (Oct 2019)

‘The 2016 Schist Syrah has a more feminine, nuanced bouquet than the 2015, with darker berry fruit and white pepper and clove emerging with time. The focused palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin. The 100% whole bunches lend real mineralite and je ne sai quoi on the finish. This is one of the most impressive recent releases.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Aug 2018)

Provenance

Private Client