Mullineux
Straw Wine 2013
Sweets
About the SessionA rich offering of vintage wines that have stood the test of time. Wine Specialist, Higgo Jacobs comments “These categories have strong historical ties with South Africa's wine industry, and they remain underrated in terms of bandwidth and prices, while consistently over-delivering on quality.”
ZAR 4 000
About this Item
The 2013 Mullineux Straw Wine was, at the time of its release, arguably the finest vintage in the series since the debut 2008, containing a small amount of botrytis for the first time, delivering 268.8 grams of residual sugar and earning 96 points from Robert Parker at Wine Advocate who placed it stylistically equidistant between a fine Sauternes and Tokaji, with Platter's South African Wine Guide awarding 5 stars, Jancis Robinson scoring 17/20 and James Molesworth at Wine Spectator awarding 93 points.
Provenance
The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.
For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.
Critics Ratings
'Star amongst the Cape's vin de paille-style dessert wines. Naturally older-barrel-fermented 2013 decadently sweet (269 g/l sugar) & viscous, threaded with chenin's pervasive & piquant freshness. Lingering nougat, honey & dried fruit flavours drawn to long & tangy conclusion.'- Platter's SA Wine Guide 2015, 5*
'Unctuous and intense, with maple, date, dried orange peel, clove, cardamom and singed ginger notes all coursing along, backed by a hint of green tea on the finish. Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2025. 230 cases made.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Feb 2015)
'For the very first time, Chris Mullineux told me that the 2013 Straw Wine contained some botrytis. Same as previous years, it comes from one schist and one granite vineyard and it was cropped between January 26-February 5. It delivers 268.8 grams per liter residual sugar and was aged for 12 months in fifth-fill French oak. It has a gorgeous, very pure bouquet with honey, mandarin, orange peel and a touch of peach that is incredibly detailed. The palate is viscous, beautifully balanced and perhaps the purest that I have tasted since their debut in 2008. Layers of honeyed fruit infused with orange zest and mandarin, razor-sharp definition on the finish that has electricity flowing through it. Stylistically equidistant between a fine Sauternes and Tokaji, this might turn out to their best Straw Wine to date. As for the price...just how many bottles of Yquem could you buy for the equivalent. The cork? '- Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Oct 2014)
'Bright tiger amber colour. Very appetising and toasty nose. Tastes relatively soft and sweet - apricots - a bit like Tokaji with extra sugar. Not that dense but very sweet and very charming, complex nose. Satisfying.' - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jan 2015)
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