- 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:
2023
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-MUL-13-23 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-11-25
"This has inviting aromas of hazelnuts, apple crumble, pear skins and spicy ginseng undertones. It's full-bodied and multifaceted, deliciously nutty and spicy, with excellent depth. Long and generous. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-09-19
"The 2023 Chenin Blanc Schist comes from shallow brown slate soils that restrict the vine growth, yielding smaller clusters with thicker skins. It has a perfumed, slightly floral bouquet with yellow plum, jasmine and light stony aromas-my favorite of the three Chenins. The palate has exquisite balance. It's quite feisty with an oily texture and very good depth. Much more phenolic than their other whites, it closes with a sustained finish. Great potential."
Wine and Spirits
Score
92
Date
2023-03-31
"This wine grows from bush vines planted in the shadow of Kasteelberg on the Roundstone farm, the home-base. It has a softness to its round flavors, like a blonde caramel apple. Strong malic acidity brings nervy brightness to keep the overall impression fresh."
Decanter
Score
91
Date
2023-03-07
"Toasty with baked brioche and aromas of toffee apples and vanilla. Palate is smooth and almost unctuous, with smoky undertones."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-10-23
2022
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."
2022
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."
2021
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
95
Date
2022-01-01
2021
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2022-11-08
2021
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2022-09-26
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2022-12-30
2021
Wine and Spirits
Score
92
Date
2023-03-31
2021
Decanter
Score
91
Date
2023-03-07
2020
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
95
Date
2021-01-01
2020
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2021-12-01
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2022-12-30