Mullineux

Syrah 'IRON'

Syrah 'IRON'

Syrah IRON Mullineux
  • 100% Syrah
  • Sourced from a single parcel of 19 year old organically farmed dry land bush vines on the rolling iron-rich soils west of Malmesbury
  • This parcel of Syrah gives the best expression of the “koffieklip” terroir – broadness and mid-palate
  • Hand harvested and the grapes were then first chilled in our cold room then the whole bunches were put into open-top 500L French oak barrels and foot stomped to release some juice
  • After about 4 days, fermentation began with indigenous yeasts and lasted about 10 days
  • Four weeks of skin contact was given after which the wine was drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation
  • Pigeaged once a day before, during and after fermentation
  • Aged for 12 months in French oak 500L barrels, 25% new, followed by 9 months in 2nd fill foudre
  • 9 months of bottle aging prior to release

     

     

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ZA-MUL-23-18 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
93
Date
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2022-06-09

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