Provenance

Critics Ratings

Mullineux Old Vines White 2015
‘The nose is wonderfully complex with notes of apple, stone fruit, naartjie, orange rind plus spice, earth, marzipan and some yeasty complexity. The palate is rich and smooth textured with moderate acidity and a slightly grippy quality to the finish. It all makes for a big but super-interesting glass of wine.’ - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100 (Apr 2017)

‘This Chenin Blanc-based blend, with 12% Clairette, 6% Viognier, 4% Grenache Blanc and 4% Sémillon, opens with medium-intense aromas of apple skin, melon rind, honeysuckle, strawberry hull and orange pith. The full, medium-weight palate boasts ample acidity to complement the rich beeswax, orange oil and pressed flower tones, with a softly pithy texture that lends structure and length to the enduring finish. It's drinkable now, but should benefit from some additional maturity. 2020–2024.’ - Lauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast, 92/100

‘The 2015 Old Vines White is predominantly Chenin Blanc complemented by the usual other varieties and Grenache Blanc for the first time this vintage, planted around five or six years ago. It has a well-defined bouquet with scents of grilled walnut and candle wax, a touch of oyster shell just in the background. The palate is rounded on the entry with crisp acidity, smooth and harmonious with hints of walnut, white pepper and a dash of lemongrass towards the finish. It needs just a little more tension on the second half, but there is commendable weight and concentration to suggest that it will age with style. 2018-2028’ - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Apr 2017)

‘Rich and satisfying nose – a wine that was served at our son’s wedding no less. Broad but not fat. Quintessentially South African with chew and life. Lightly bitter but with masses of fruit.'- Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, (Oct 2017)