Mullineux

Straw Wine 2010

South African Wines
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The South African session brings together a selection of the Cape’s most historic and celebrated wines, spanning decades of winemaking heritage. From Kanonkop, Meerlust and Rustenberg to Klein Constantia and Thelema, the collection showcases landmark Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends and the iconic Vin de Constance, offering collectors a rare opportunity to explore some of South Africa’s most enduring and influential wines across multiple vintages.


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Lot 89
  • Mullineux; Straw Wine; 2010; 6 (1 x 6); 375ml

LOT 89

Mullineux

Straw Wine 2010
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ZAR 5 500 - 9 000
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Starting at ZAR 5 000
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About this Item

Straw Wine 2010
6 (1 x 6) 375ml
Mullineux is one of the Swartland's most acclaimed estates, run by Chris and Andrea Mullineux from Riebeeksrivier. Its Straw Wine is a rich, unfortified dessert wine made from air-dried Chenin Blanc, fermented and matured in old barrels, and regarded as one of the Cape's finest. Julia Harding MW gave it 19 out of 20, Neal Martin from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it a rating of 93, and James Molesworth from Wine Spectator gave it a rating of 92.

Provenance

Single-Owner Private Collection

Critics Ratings

"Chenin Blanc. Pure essence of apricots, so sweet and intense and concentrated but utterly fresh. Profound and unspeakable riches." - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 19/20 (Mar 2013)

"The 2010 Straw Wine has a more resinous, waxier nose than the 2008 or 2009 - acacia honey, honeysuckle and apricot. There is a more Tokaji Aszu-like quality to the wine. The palate is very well balanced with good acidity that cuts through the viscous fruit. Despite the residual sugar level, it has as much freshness as the 2009, though it tapers just a little on the finish." - Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Nov 2015)

"This is gorgeous, with date, persimmon, guava and lychee flavors all framed by a dried orange peel note. Unctuous and fleshy on the finish, but with a mouthwatering edge. Chenin Blanc." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Apr 2012)

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