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Mullineux
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MULLINEUX
LABELS [White Blend] - [Syrah] - [Straw Wine] - [Granite+Schist mixed case] - [Granite] - [Schist] |
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2012 Mullineux, White blend 12/750ml |
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#SA0EE242009SYM UPC code: 7 84585 01296 1 2010 Mullineux, Syrah 12/750ml "Our aim with our Syrah is to give true and complete expression to the Shale, Schist and Granite terroirs in which the vines grow." Source of Grapes: Grapes for our 2010 Syrah were sourced from six vineyard parcels in different parts of the Swartland: Three parcels planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Riebeek Kasteel Mountain; two parcels of dry land, bushvines grown in the decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg mountain; and one on the rolling, iron-rich soils west of Malmesbury. Vines are aged between 15 and 22 years. We lease each parcel on a long term basis, and have close and direct involvement in their viticultural management. Date(s) Harvested: Grapes were harvested between the 28th January and 12th February 2010. Yields: Between 4 to 6 tons/ha = 24 to 33 HL/ha. Winemaking: Hand picked grapes are cooled in our cold room, where after they are crushed and destemmed to tank, and between 20 to 50% whole bunches are added. 25ppm SO2 is added, and as with all our wines, no other additions are made. The must is initially pigeaged once a day. After about 4 days, fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts, and the wine is pigeaged once or twice a day, depending on extract and tannin development. Temperatures are not allowed to exceed 30 degrees centigrade. Fermentation lasts from 7 to 10 days, and after fermentation, two to four weeks (also depending on tannin development) skin contact is given. The wine is then drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. The different parcels are racked in Spring to blend the wine, which is then returned to barrel and bottled unfiltered and unfined after 11 months in barrel. Please decant (or give time!) when drunk young. Maturation: 11 months, French oak 225L & 500L barrels, and 2000L Foudre. 15% new wood in total. Tasting Note: This perfumed Syrah has notes of black pepper, refined black fruit, smoke and herbs. The palate is full bodied and spicy, with a silky texture and a balanced natural acidity. The long finish is fresh and surprisingly long and supple. Best served at 16 to 18 C, this wine will greatly benefit from decanting when drunk within the first 3 to 5 years after bottling. - 2013 Platter Wine Guide (October 31st 2012), ***** (5 Stars) + Red Wine of the Year "A tantalising wine on the nose – not giving much away but suggesting a good deal. Light notes of dark fruit and liquorice. Then on the palate, that coal-like dark texture that I associate with vines on granite, giving a dry finesse and fresh length. So refined – tannins are fine but slide over the palate. All so restrained and elegant. Definitely northern Rhône in style." - Jancis Robinson (South Africa's Next Generation, May 7th 2013), 17.5/20 "Good dark red. Sexy aromas of raspberry, crushed stone, spices and herbs; I would have picked this blind as a northern Rhone syrah from granitic soil. Silky, sweet and perfumed on the palate, with subtly complex flavors of strawberry, blueberry, pepper and stone. Builds slowly and lingers long on the aromatic back end, which features very fine-grained tannins. I suspect this wonderfully subtle syrah will show more opulence with a few years in the cellar. By the way, this was the Platter Guide's (South Africa's leading wine guide) red wine of the year." - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Issue #168, May/June 2013), 92+ pts #SA0EE242005SYM UPC code: 7 84585 01296 1 2009 Mullineux, Syrah 12/750ml "Our aim with our Syrah is to give true and complete expression to the Shale, Schist and Granite terroirs in which the vines grow." "Sourced from six vineyards to represent the different terroirs of Swartland, the 2009 Syrah was 20% whole cluster fruit and it was raised in 10% new oak for 12 months. The nose is taciturn at first but a few swirls of the glass soon wakes it up with enticing scents of dark berried fruit, a dash of white pepper and kalamata olive that opens nicely with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with plump blackberry, boysenberry and a touch of black plum with very fine acidity. This leads to a caressing, fleshy finish that belies the structure underneath. Classic in style, reserved but ambitious, the 2009 Syrah should repay several years aging. Drink 2013-2018." - eRobertParker (Neal Martin, August 2011), 92pts "Lush and inviting, with delicious fig, plum and hoisin sauce notes laced with graphite, roasted apple wood and tobacco. Long and fleshy through the finish, with the full range of flavors playing out nicely. Drink now through 2016. 900 cases made. –JM" - Wine Spectator (April 30th 2012), 91pts #SA0EE242001SYM UPC code: 7 84585 01296 1 2008 Mullineux, Syrah 12/750ml "Our aim with our Syrah is to give true and complete expression to the Shale, Schist and Granite terroirs in which the vines grow." Source of Grapes: Grapes for our 2008 Syrah come from six vineyard parcels in different parts of the Swartland: Three parcels planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Riebeek Kasteel Mountain; two parcels of dry land bushvines grown in the decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg Mountain; and one on the rolling, clay & iron-rich soils west of Malmesbury. Vines are aged between 12 and 18 years. Winemaking: Hand-picked grapes are cooled in our cold room, whereafter they are crushed and destemmed to tank, and between 5 to 25% whole bunches are added. 25ppm SO2 is added, and as with all our wines, no other additions are made. The must is initially pigeaged once a day. After about 4 days, fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts, and the wine is pigeaged once or twice a day, depending on extract and tannin development. Temperatures are not allowed to exceed 30 degrees Centigrade. Fermentation lasts from 7 to 10 days, and after fermentation, an additional 2 to 4 weeks (also depending on tannin development) skin contact is given. The wine is then drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. The different parcels are racked in Spring to blend the wine, which is then returned to barrel and bottled unfiltered and unfined after 11 months in barrel. Please decant (or give time in the glass!) when drunk young. Maturation: 11 months in a combination of very tight French oak 225L barriques and 500L demi muids. 15% new. Tasting Note: This perfumed Syrah has notes of black pepper, refined black fruit, smoke and herbs. The palate is full bodied and spicy, with a silky texture and a balanced natural acidity. The long finish is fresh and surprisingly long and supple. Best served at 16 to 18 C, this wine will greatly benefit from decanting when drunk within the first 3 to 5 years after bottling. "Very juicy, with ripe, enticing plum and fig notes laced with a tangy sanguine streak. The long, fleshy finish lets spice and graphite notes emerge. This has good buried grip. Drink now through 2010. 1,300 cases made." - Wine Spectator (Sep. 2009), 90 pts Accolades: 93/100 Jamie Goode; 4.5 Stars - The 2010 Platters Wine Guide; 91/100 The Wine Gang (Tim Atkin, Anthony Rose, Joanna Simon, Tom Cannavan & Oli Smith). National Retail Price: $32.95 / bottle |
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#SA1GG242012CBS UPC code: 7 84585 01295 4 2011 Mullineux, Straw Wine 6/375ml 100% air-dried Chenin blanc "The secret to Straw Wine is harvesting grapes at normal ripeness levels to capture a healthy acidity, which is concentrated along with the intense Chenin blanc flavors, and sugar into a super intense, but balanced treat." Source of Grapes: Grapes for our 2011 Straw Wine were sourced from one parcel of 32 year-old Chenin blanc planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Riebeek Kasteel Mountain, and one parcel of 40+ year-old dry land, bush vine Chenin blanc grown in the decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg mountain. These are our parcels that give us the best acidity at harvest. Date(s) Harvested: Grapes were harvested between the 26th January and 5th February 2011 Yields: Harvested: 5 tons/ha = 30 HL/ha. Final yields after drying: 100L/ton = 6HL/ha Winemaking: Grapes are harvested at normal ripeness level of 23° Brix. They are left to dry outdoors on racks and wires for roughly 3 weeks. This process allows moisture to evaporate from the berries, concentrating sugars, acids and flavor. When the grapes have shriveled half way to becoming raisins and the sugar has increased to about 54° Brix, they are brought to the cellar where they are crushed and pressed whole bunch, and racked straight to old 225L barrels. A small amount of sulphur (30ppm) is added to inhibit bacteria but allow the natural yeast to ferment. Fermentation takes roughly 6 months, and stops naturally when the yeast cannot ferment any further. Once fermentation is complete we treat the 6 barrels differently. Some barrels are not topped, but allowed to oxidize slowly, to build complexity. Some barrels are topped every few months, but left without sulphur, and the remaining barrels are dosed with sulphur and are topped every couple of months to maintain their purity and fruit. After 12 months all the barrels are racked and blended, and the wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined. Maturation: 12 months in old (5th fill) 225L French oak barrels Tasting Note: Deep golden straw in colour, with a rich, viscous appearance. The nose is a complex, enticing blend of dried peaches, apricots and marmalade, with savory, nutty aromas of almonds, marzipan and honey. The intense, dizzying mouthfeel is balanced by a clean, fresh and very long finish of dried apricots. The wine is best served chilled at 9 to 11 C. "Made of 100% Chenin Blanc, unfiltered and unfined, this amber-honey colored ambrosia shows incredibly concentrated, sweet flavors of apricot with notes of ripe pineapple and coconut, beautifully balanced by bright acidity. The finish is clean and bright and goes on and on. The best of the Mullineux Straw Wines yet tasted. " - International Wine Review (April 2013), 94+ pts - 2013 Platter Wine Guide (October 31st 2012), ***** (5 Stars) #SA1GG242003CBS UPC code: 7 84585 01295 4 2010 Mullineux, Straw Wine 6/375ml 100% air-dried Chenin blanc "The secret to Straw Wine is harvesting grapes at normal ripeness levels to capture a healthy acidity, which is concentrated along with the intense Chenin blanc flavors, and sugar into a super intense, but balanced treat." "The 2010 Straw Wine is a pure Chenin Blanc dried under trees for three weeks and fermented in older barrels with 345gms residual sugar and 8.5% alcohol. It has a gorgeous nose of honeysuckle, orange blossom, apricot and a touch of quince with superb definition. The palate is thick and viscous on the entry, very pure and seductive with marmalade, quince, honey and citrus peel. It is a ravishing straw wine and completely irresistible. Drink now-2025+" - eRobertParker.com (Neal Martin, August 2011), 94pts "It's difficult to meet the standards set by the spectacular 2009 vintage, but the 2010 comes very close. The Mullineux Straw Wine continues to be one of the best straw wines we've ever tasted from anywhere. It's made from a special 30 year old block of Chenin Blanc in the shale and schist soils of Riebeek Kasteel Mountain that produces especially high acidity. Honey, ripe stonefruit and marzipan show on the palate. The finish goes on forever, leaving a clean and lively sensation. The grapes dry outdoors for 3 weeks, then pressed whole bunch, and racked to small oak barrels to slowly ferment for about 6 months until fermentation stops naturally and then aged another 12 months in barrel. Some barrels are not topped up to allow for oxidation to contribute complexity to the wine." - IWineReview.com (2012), 94 pts "This is gorgeous, with date, persimmon, guava and lychee flavors all framed by a dried orange peel note. Unctuous and fleshy on the finish, but with a mouthwatering edge. Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2015.—J.M." - Wine Spectator (April 30th 2012), 92 pts #SA1GG242002CBS UPC code: 7 84585 01295 4 2009 Mullineux, Straw Wine 6/375ml 100% air-dried Chenin blanc "The secret to Straw Wine is harvesting grapes at normal ripeness levels to capture a healthy acidity, which is concentrated along with the intense Chenin blanc flavors, and sugar into a super intense, but balanced treat." Source of Grapes: Grapes for our 2008 Straw Wine come from a single parcel of 28 year old Chenin blanc planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Riebeek Kasteel Mountain. This is the parcel of Chenin that gives us the best acidity at harvest. Winemaking: Grapes are harvested at normal ripeness levels of 23 Brix. They are left to dry outdoors in the shade for roughly 3 weeks. This process allows moisture to evaporate from the berries, concentrating the sugars, acids and flavor. When the grapes have shriveled half way to becoming raisins and the sugar has increased to about 48 Brix, they are brought to the cellar where they are crushed and pressed (for 36 hours) whole bunch, and racked directly to old 225L barrels. A small amount of sulphur (30 pmm) is added to inhibit bacteria, and fermentation is allowed to proceed naturally, without any other additions being made. Fermentation takes roughly 6 months, and ends naturally (when the yeast simply can't ferment any further!). To build complexity, the barrels are not topped, and the wine is bottles unfiltered and unfined. Maturation: 11 months in used (5th fill) 225L French oak barriques. Tasting Note: Deep golden straw in color, with a rich, viscous appearance. The nose is a complex, enticing blend of dried peaches, apricots and marmalade, with savory, nutty aromas of almonds, marzipan and honey. The intense, dizzying mouthfeel is balanced by a clean, fresh and very long finish of dried apricots. The wine is best served chilled at 9 to 11 C. "Opulent, boasting thickly textured fig, date, clove, dried blood orange and persimmon notes that weave through the long, unctuous, maple-tinged finish. A great tug of acidity at the end pulls you back for more. Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2012. 161 cases made." - Wine Spectator (Nov. 2010), 93 pts Accolades: 96/100 Neal Martin (eRobertParker.com); 5 Stars - the 2010 Platters Wine Guide; 17.5/20 Jancis Robinson "How can a wine this thick and unctuous be so focused? Chenin Blanc is picked at normal ripeness and air-dried for three weeks, resulting in an amazing wine of intense sweetness, with a supernal brilliance beamed in by exhilarating acidity. Peach, dried apricot, orange marmalade, and honey are elaborated by notes of almond, tea, and tobacco. This singular wine demonstrates the potential of both Chenin Blanc and South Africa." - Joanna Breslin, 2010 Sommelier's Choice Wine List (Dec 2010) 2008 Mullineux Straw "Poured alongside Yquem ’86 no less, this debut straw wine from Chris Mullineux was equal in stature…it’s that good. Pure Chenin Blanc cropped at 23-24 Brix, coming in at 10.2% ABV and 295 grams residual, it has a deep auburn colour. The nose is spellbinding with apricot, a touch of barley sugar, quince and a touch of lanolin. Wonderful balance on the unctuous palate but suffused with a degree of tension that so few sweet wines can pull off. Succulent apricot, honey and tangerine on the mellifluous finish. Pure and vibrant. This represents a show-stopping debut. Drink now-2020+ Tasted March 2009." - Wine Advocate (Sept. 2009), 96 pts National Retail Price: $36.95 / half-bottle (375ml) |
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#SA1EE242013SYM UPC code for the case: 7 84585 01470 5 2010 Mullineux, 2010 Granite Syrah + Schist Syrah, mixed case 6/750ml 3 bottles of 2010 Granite Syrah + 3 bottles of 2010 Schist Syrah (see description below) #SA1EE242014SYM UPC code for the case: 7 84585 01471 2 2010 Mullineux, 2010 Granite Syrah + Schist Syrah, mixed case of Magnum, 2/1.5 Liters 1 Magnum of 2010 Granite Syrah + 1 Magnum of 2010 Schist Syrah (see description below) |
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#SA0EE242018SYM 2010 Mullineux, Granite Syrah Swartland UPC# for the 750ml: 7 84585 01462 0 UPC# for the Magnum: 7 84585 01464 4 ‘Granite’ is from from a 17 year old vineyard on the Paardeberg with soils that are sandy granitic with a thick layer of clay. Because of the clay, the vines always have good moisture levels, leading to bigger berries with thinner skins, and which enjoy more shade from the larger canopies. This leads to fresh, aromatic wines with some subtle green characters.Both wines were made with 100% stems, and 50% new wood. Two 500 litre barrels of each wine were made, which equates to 100 cases of each "Sweet aromatic black cherry fruit nose with some meaty overtones. The palate is fresh, lively and spicy with meaty berry fruits. It’s quite rich yet fresh at the same time, with some lighter mineral notes in the mix. Lovely freshness, precision and perfume, with good acidity." - Jamie Goode's Wine Blog, 94/100 "The 2010 Granite Syrah is the debut release from a new vineyard so it is not extracted from the regular Syrah cuvee. It is 100% whole bunch fruit from Paardeberg fermented in open top barrels. The nose is closed at the moment since it was bottled just the previous week, but coquettishly reveals bright red cherries and hints of crushed violets with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet entry, fleshy red-berried fruit mixed with white pepper and a touch of Provencal herbs, finishing on an Old World note that expresses great freshness, mineralite and precision. It has immense potential so leave this brooding Syrah for 3-4 years. Drink 2014-2020." - Wine Advocate (Neal Martin, Issue #196, August 2011), 93 pts "Lush, with very enticing blueberry and loganberry fruit laced with sanguine and iron notes that drive the finish. Velvety, but with intensity, energy and length. Drink now through 2015. 125 cases made. –JM" - Wine Spectator (February 28th 2013), 92 pts "Good bright dark red. Knockout nose combines raspberry, violet, pepper, brown spices and smoked meat; very Cote-Rotie-like. Silky on entry, then uncompromisingly dry and very tightly wound in the middle, hinting at violet, pepper and stone. Very long and aromatic on the back end but still youthfully rigid. This will be a beauty with a few years of cellaring." - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Issue #168, May/June 2013), 91+ pts National Retail Price: $130.00 / bottle |
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#SA0EE242019SYM 2010 Mullineux, Schist Syrah Swartland UPC# for the 750ml: 7 84585 01461 3 UPC# for the Magnum: 7 84585 01463 7 ‘Schist’ comes from a 15 year old vineyard on a steep east-facing slope (at Kloovenburg) that produces smaller berries with thicker skins, making a more masculine style of wine. Both wines were made with 100% stems, and 50% new wood. Two 500 litre barrels of each wine were made, which equates to 100 cases of each "Dense, brooding and rich with some meatiness to the black fruits nose. The palate is rich, bold and intense with lovely black fruits and a fine spicy finish. Nice density and structure here. Meaty, spicy, dense." - Jamie Goode's Wine Blog, 93/100 "Matured identically to the Granite Syrah, the 2010 Schist Syrah is sourced from Riebeek Kasteel from the Kloovenberg estate. It has a wonderful, exuberant bouquet with ripe black cherries, blueberry and crushed white flowers with great definition and flamboyance. The palate is full-bodied with succulent dark berries, black olive, cassis, minerals and a touch of white pepper. Plush and vivacious on the finish, this should repay several years cellaring but will drink earlier than the Granite Syrah. Only 1,000 bottles have been released. Drink 2014-2020." - Wine Advocate (Neal Martin, Issue #196, August 2011), 93 pts "Good dark red. Aromas of raspberry, smoky brown spices and green pepper lifted by a subtle floral topnote. Rich and serious if a bit youthfully clenched, with a restrained sweetness countered by penetrating peppery lift. Shows more thrust and power than the Granite example, as well as more obvious tannins that call for several years of aging. I look forward to following these fascinating wines." - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Issue #168, May/June 2013), 92+ pts "Sleek and mouthwatering, with lovely white pepper notes stitched through the damson plum, red currant and violet notes, all backed by a long, iron-filled finish. Pure and very focused. Drink now through 2015. 125 cases made. –JM" - Wine Spectator (February 28th 2013), 92 pts - 2013 Platter Wine Guide (October 31st 2012), ***** (5 Stars) National Retail Price: $130.00 / bottle |
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KLOOF STREET LABELS [Chenin Blanc] - [Rouge] - [Mourvedre] |
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2012 Kloof Street, Chenin Blanc, Swartland 12/750ml UPC code: 7 84585 01292 3 #SA1EE242010CBS 100% Chenin Blanc Our Kloof Street range is all about fresness, balance and great drinkability. Grapes come from three vineyard parcels in different parts of the Swartland: One parcel of 30 year-old Chenin blanc planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Riebeek Kasteel Mountain, and two parcels of 40+ year-old dry land, bush vine Chenin grown in the decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg mountain. We lease each parcel on a long term basis, and have close and direct involvement in their viticultural management. production : 1250 cases Yield : between 24 and 33 HL/Ha Ageing : 11 months in French Oak Barrels (No new oak) "Bright straw-yellow. Bright aromas and flavors of pineapple and crushed stone. Offers an attractive textureal combination of glyceral and bright, showing a distinct umami texture to the restrained, very dry flavors of pineapple, dried flowers, minerals and herbs. Finishes with an intriguing leesy nuance." - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Issue #168, May/June 2013), 89 pts "The Kloof Street Chenin Blanc is a pretty, easy drinking wine showing melon and honeysuckle notes. It’s full and creamy smooth on an subtly flavored palate, finishing with a light viscous note." - International Wine Review (April 2013), 89 pts 2011 Kloof Street, Chenin Blanc, Swartland 12/750ml UPC code: 7 84585 01292 3 #SA1EE242006CBS 100% Chenin Blanc Our Kloof Street range is all about fresness, balance and great drinkability. Grapes for our 2011 white blend come from three vineyard parcels in different parts of the Swartland: One parcel of 29 year-old Chenin blanc planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Riebeek Kasteel Mountain, and two parcels of 40+ year-old dry land, bush vine Chenin grown in the decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg mountain. We lease each parcel on a long term basis, and have close and direct involvement in their viticultural management. production : 850 cases Yield : between 24 and 33 HL/Ha Ageing : 11 months in French Oak Barrels (No new oak) "The 2011 Kloof Street Chenin Blanc is sourced from younger vines up to 30 years in age, 80% tank fermented and 20% in old wood. The bouquet is fresh and lively with bundles of fresh fruit such as pineapple, guava and a squeeze of lemon. The palate has quite a creamy texture that makes it feel as if it has been aged in new oak: very smooth and harmonious with lime, pineapple and a dash of spice on the finish. This represents a good value Swartland Chenin for immediate drinking. Drink now." - eRobertParker.com (Neal Martin, August 2011), 88pts National Retail Price: $19.99/bottle |
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2011 Kloof Street, Rouge, Swartland 12/750ml UPC code: 7 84585 01293 0 #SA0EE242011BRM 72% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre, 11% Cinsault and 4% Carignan. Our Kloof Street range is all about fresness, balance and great drinkability. Grapes were sourced from six vineyard parcels in different parts of the Swartland: One parcel of Mourvedre grown on the rolling, iron-rich soils west of Malmesbury; one parcel of Syrah and one parcel of Cinsault planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Riebeek Kasteel Mountain; and one parcel of dry land, bushvine Syrah, one Carignan, and one Grenache all grown in the decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg mountain. Vines are aged between 12 and 40 years. We lease each parcel on a long term basis, and have close and direct involvement in their viticultural management. production : 1100 cases Yield : between 24 and 33 HL/Ha Ageing : 11 months in French Oak 225 liter-Barrels and 500 liter-demi-muids (No new oak) "Bright, full red. Red berries and pepper on the nose. Round, spicy and easy to drink, offering seamless flavors of red berries and pepper and an impression of ripe acidity. Like a ripe Cotes du Rhone bottling, this could use a bit more lift but offers early appeal." - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Issue #168, May/June 2013), 88 pts "This is what good value red should be: a harmonious blend of dark fruit, freshness and fine tannins. No overoaking, only finesse, harmony and freshness" - Jancis Robinson (South Africa's Next Generation, May 7th 2013), 16.5/20 2009 Kloof Street, Rouge, Swartland 12/750ml UPC code: 7 84585 01293 0 #SA0EE242007BRM 73% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre, 8% Cinsault, 4% Carignan and 2% Grenache, Our Kloof Street range is all about fresness, balance and great drinkability. Grapes for our 2009 Kloof Street red were sourced from six vineyard parcels in different parts of the Swartland: One parcel of Mourvedre grown on the rolling, iron-rich soils west of Malmesbury; one parcel of Syrah and one parcel of Cinsault planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Riebeek Kasteel Mountain; and one parcel of dry land, bushvine Syrah, one Carignan, and one Grenache all grown in the decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg mountain. Vines are aged between 12 and 40 years. We lease each parcel on a long term basis, and have close and direct involvement in their viticultural management. production : 330 cases Yield : between 24 and 33 HL/Ha Ageing : 11 months in French Oak 225 liter-Barrels and 500 liter-demi-muids (No new oak) "A blend of 73% Syrah, 12% Mourvedre, 8% Cinsault, 4% Carignan and 2% Grenache, the 2009 Kloof Street Rouge is sourced from 10-15 year old vines. The nose is very pure and ebullient with blackberry and cassis fruit that is succinct and defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, ripe blackberry, boysenberry and a citrus edge lending the finish sharpness and definition. This is very well crafted and offers great value. Drink now-2015. " - eRobertParker.com (Neal Martin, August 2011), 89pts National Retail Price: $19.99/bottle |
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Mourvedre, Swartland 12/750ml UPC code: 7 84585 01474 3 #SA0EE242007BRM 100% Mourvedre. Our Kloof Street range is all about fresness, balance and great drinkability. Grapes for our 2012 Kloof Street Mourvedre come from a single parcel of Mourvedre grown on the rolling, iron-rich soils west of Malmesbury. Fran Kysela tasted this tank of Mourvedre (that was supposed to be integrated in the Kloof Street Rouge Blend and found the wine very interesting on his own. He asked Chris and Andrea Mullineux to bottle it as a single varietal Mourvedre. It is only 100 cases, they should arrive in the USA in mid-April 2013. Production : 100 cases Yield : between 24 and 33 HL/Ha Ageing : 11 months in French Oak 225 liter-Barrels and 500 liter-demi-muids (No new oak) National Retail Price: $24.99/bottle |
