2024 Mullineux Kloof Street Chenin Blanc

A great gateway to South African Chenin Blanc from three different parcels of old vine fruit in Swartland.

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Description

Chris and Andrea Mullineux are the real deal in the Swartland, and this wine is the perfect introduction to their style. While the Kloof Street label is designed for earlier drinking, the pedigree of the fruit here is serious.

This isn't just leftover grapes; it is sourced from two sustainably farmed parcels of 46-year-old dry land bush vines on the decomposed granite soils of the Paardeberg. That is genuine old-vine heritage, and it gives the wine a depth that you rarely see at this price point.

The fruit is chilled, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts. While most of it stays in tank to preserve freshness, a portion is aged in older French oak barrels to build texture.

It's a great introduction to Swartland Chenin that smells of sun-ripened pears and wet stone (that distinct "petrichor" mineral note). On the palate, it balances a soft, round texture with a pithy, grippy finish. It is fresh, detailed, and incredibly satisfying.

Production: 30 741bottles / 2 794 cases
Wine of Origin: Swartland
Source of Grapes:
The grapes for our 2024 Chenin Blanc come from two sustainably farmed vineyard
parcels, both from 46+ year-old dry land, bush vine Chenin grown in the decomposed
Granite soils of the Paardeberg.
Date(s) Harvested:
These parcels were harvested were between the 8th and 16th of February 2024 with
yields of 5 tons/ha = 30 HL/ha.

Winemaking:
The grapes were chilled in our cold room then pressed whole-bunch, which allowed for the juice to settle overnight. The juice was then racked to tank and a few older French oak barrels for fermentation with indigenous yeasts and this process lasted
approximately six weeks. The barrels were then racked, blended with the tank fermented portion before final settling and bottling.

Tasting Note:
This wine has a nose of sun ripened pears and petrichor minerality. The palate has a vibrant acidity balanced by a soft, round texture and some pithy character and finishes with a fresh length. Drinking beautifully now and best served at 10 to 12 ˚C.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chenin Blanc
Country South Africa
Region Swartland
Feature Women in Wine
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

Mullineux

Located in South Africa's Swartland region, Mullineux, founded by Chris and Andrea Mullineux in 2007, has swiftly become a top-tier wine brand, celebrated locally and internationally. After working in France, South Africa, and California, the Mullineuxs chose Swartland for its ancient granite and schist soils. Their dedication paid off, earning them over fifty 5-star ratings from Platter’s South African Wine Guide and multiple Winery of the Year titles.

Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to shine. They work with sustainable growers and cultivate their own vineyards at Roundstone Farm. Notable wines include Syrah, Chenin Blanc, and a luxurious Straw Wine. Their single-terroir wines particularly showcase the Swartland's diverse soils.

With a name meaning 'Watermill' in French, Mullineux is deeply connected to the Swartland, embodying the region's rich heritage and bright future in every bottle.

Chris and Andrea Mullineux Mullineux

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