{"product_id":"2020-mullineux-granite-syrah","title":"2020 Mullineux Granite Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris and Andrea Mullineux are pretty much the gold standard in the Swartland, and the Granite Syrah is the one that really shows off their finesse. It comes from 21-year-old bush vines on the Jakkalsfontein farm where the roots have to fight through solid decomposed granite to find water. That struggle is exactly what gives this wine its incredible tension and that stony, mineral backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, they don't mess about with the fruit's natural character. It is 100% whole-bunch fermented and crushed by foot, with just a bit of gentle hand-plunging to keep the extraction subtle. It spent a year in 500L barrels and another ten months in large foudres, which is the secret to getting those tannins so fine and polished without the oak taking over the conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real magic here is the \"latent power\" under the hood. It is not a big, bruising Shiraz; it is built on a massive amount of structure and high-toned energy. Because the canopy is a bit more shaded on this site, the wine keeps a cool, effortless feel that hides a serious amount of intensity. It is a world-class red that is more about precision and \"old world\" restraint than brute force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, you get this beautiful hit of lavender, lilies, and sweet black pepper. The palate is where the structure really shows up - it is packed with red currant fruit and incredibly long, fine-grained tannins that just coat the mouth. It is a wine for the long haul, easily capable of 20 years in the cellar. If you are cracking it now, definitely give it a good decant to let that power unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A very classical and classy expression of Syrah. This is one for collectors and connoisseurs, drinkers who want to age their wines and then sip them slowly in lengthy contemplation. World class Syrah in every sense of the word.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Greg Sherwood MW (Wine Magazine South Africa)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43055409496107,"sku":"2020 Mullineux Granite Syrah","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020MullineuxGraniteSyrah.png?v=1772162186","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2020-mullineux-granite-syrah","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}