- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Grown in the Schist soils on Roundstone, the home site of Mullineux
- Sustainably farmed Chenin Blanc bush vines produce small clusters, tiny grapes, and thicker skins, which lend to the structure of this wine and are planted on a contour to conserve soil integrity and ensure erosion control
- Native yeast fermentation and only minimal sulfur added at bottling
- Once all the natural yeast and microbes completed their predestined purpose, the wine was left to settle on its own voluntarily
- Matured for 11 months in 4th fill 500L French oak barrels
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-MUL-13-22 | 6/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-10-23
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-11-02
"The 2022 Chenin Blanc Schist is aged in 500-liter older barrels with no b'tonnage. It has a beautifully defined bouquet with pressed white flowers, litchee, powdered stone and a touch of yellow fruit. The palate is very well-balanced with a texturally seductive opening, lightly spiced with plenty of spicy ginger here and a vivid white pepper-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-12-29
"Displaying a softer nose with a dusty and ripe fruit condition, the 2022 Schist Chenin Blanc displays a more approachable expression with aromas of waxy apples and a broad, open accessibility. Medium-bodied, the palate is abroad and ready for action, showing succulent acidity with notes of juicy peaches and Honeycrisp apple before concluding with a ripe, succulent finish. Enjoy with food."