Mullineux GRANITE “Jakkalsfontein” Syrah 2022

Region: Swartland

Tasting note:

“Complex aromatics of red and black berries, a hint of orange, olive, fynbos and white pepper. Medium bodied with fresh acidity and powdery tannins. Poised and intricate, the finish pleasingly austere. Alc: 13.5%.” – CE 96pts

“Made with fruit from a warmer vintage, Chris Mullineux says it was a ripe year but certainly nothing unusual for the Swartland – certainly more normal than the 2021 vintage conditions. On these deeper granitic soils, the vines grow larger, and the canopies are bigger and wider, shading the fruit, resulting in a more perfumed offering. The aromatics are certainly wonderfully fragrant and lifted with exotic notes of violets, lavender, and potpourri spice with a lovely melange of red and black berry fruits, pink musk, red peppercorns, and subtle orange rind hints. The palate is sleek and super elegant, pithy even, with plenty of dry extract, a chalky tannin grip and a harmoniously intense finish. Plenty of richness and creamy elegance but perhaps a little less taut, severe, and mineral than this vineyard normally presents in youth. Another very pretty expression.” – Greg Sherwood MW 97pts