 | | #656127. 2008 - Mullineux Family Wines - Swartland Straw Wine - 37.5cl ex-VAT |
The Mullineux straw wine is an air-dried Chenin blanc. Rather than later harvesting, Chris picks the grapes at normal ripeness levels to capture a healthy acidity, and then air-dries the grapes (like a Vin de Paille from the Rhone) which intensifies the natural acidity, Chenin blanc flavors, and sugar into a super intense, but balanced treat. Only 250 cases (of 6 half-bottles !) were made of this wine, which has received the accolade of 5 Stars in the 2010 Platters Wine Guide in its very first vintage.
Last few bottles remaining, but the 2009 vintage will be available from around the middle of September.
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ABV 10.5 % |
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e-RobertParker
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Poured alongside Yquem ’86 no less, this debut straw wine from Chris Mullineux was equal in stature…it’s that good. Pure Chenin Blanc cropped at 23-24 Brix, coming in at 10.2% ABV and 295 grams residual, it has a deep auburn colour. The nose is spellbinding with apricot, a touch of barley sugar, quince and a touch of lanolin. Wonderful balance on the unctuous palate but suffused with a degree of tension that so few sweet wines can pull off. Succulent apricot, honey and tangerine on the mellifluous finish. Pure and vibrant. This represents a show-stopping debut.
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© Neal Martin, 2009
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Wine Spectator
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Very sweet and lush, with date, maple syrup, candied orange peel and clove notes rolling through the viscous-textured palate. The long, ginger- and clove-filled finish has power, but stays focused. Chenin Blanc.
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© James Molesworth, 2009
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