Grapes for the 2016 Mullineux Iron Syrah were sourced from a single parcel of 17-year-old organically-farmed, dry-farmed, 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. Whole bunches are put into open-top 500L French oak barrels and foot stomped to release some juice. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and left on the skins for four weeks, with pigeage once per day. The Syrah is aged twelve months in 500L French oak barrels, 25% new, and then an additional nine months in 2nd fill foudre. 10 months of aging in bottle before release. ABV 13.5%, pH 3.80. 236 cases produced.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-MUL-23-17 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2019-11-01
Wine Advocate
Score
92+
Date
2019-10-31
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2020-05-31