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De Toren Private Cellar, Meerlust Estate and Mullineux
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Established in 2007 by the dynamic husband-and-wife team, Chris and Andrea Mullineux have, in a very short space of time, established Mullineux as one of South Africa’s most celebrated producers. Their track record speaks for itself: Awarded Wine Enthusiast’s International Winemaker of the Year in 2016, Tim Atkin’s SA Winemakers of the Year in 2017 and Five times Platter's Winery of the Year (2014, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2023).
Grapes for our Granite Chenin were sourced from a parcel of sustainably, dry-farmed 43 year old parcel of sustainably and dry farmed bush vines planted in the decomposed Granite soils of the Paardeberg. These very deep decomposed Granite soils tend to produce wines with great acidity and a flinty, stony aromatic profile.
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Amongst oldest vineyards in Paardeberg, deep soils allow dryland farming, minimal stress. Complex layers, grapefruit & almond in 2017, more minerality & saline acidity than 2016, shows unwavering refinement, assurance; chenin excellence.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (93/100)
'First made in 2013, Granite has established itself as one of the best Chenins in the Cape, especially so in a vintage like 2017. Focused, floral and intense, with incredible grip and precision, creamy lees, stylish oak and good length. 2020-27’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 96/100
'This has both rich and racy elements, with meringue and brioche notes leading off, followed by a mix of peach, lemon peel, creamed yellow apple and quinine flavors. Everything knits nicely through the light, salted butter–gilded finish. Drink now through 2023. 534 cases made, 35 cases imported.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (May 2019)
'The 2017 Granite Chenin has a very well defined bouquet with a stricter and more linear set of aromatics that need more coaxing from the glass than the 2016. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity - perhaps a more refined version of the 2016 – and features veins of ginger toward the poised and quite persistent finish.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 92/100 (Aug 2018)
'The 2017 Granite Chenin has a floral nose with hints of mineral, citrus peel and touches of oak. The medium to full-bodied palate is softly spicy with an elegant texture and pure expression, finishing long. This is an impressive wine, bravo! It was made using native yeasts and minimal sulfur.' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 92/100 (Oct 2019)
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