- 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
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."
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."