{"product_id":"mullineux-swartland-syrah-2012","title":"Mullineux Swartland Syrah 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMullineux Swartland Syrah 2012 is 100 percent Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tHand picked grapes are cooled in our cold room, where after they are crushed and destemmed to tank, and between 20 to 50% whole bunches are added. 25ppm SO2 is added, and as with all our wines, no other additions are made. The must is initially pigeaged once a day. After about 4 days, fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts, and the wine is pigeaged once or twice a day, depending on extract and tannin development. Temperatures are not allowed to exceed 30 degrees centigrade. Fermentation lasts from 7 to 10 days, and after fermentation, two to four weeks (also depending on tannin development) skin contact is given. The wine is then drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. The different parcels are racked in Spring to blend the wine, which is then returned to barrel and bottled unfiltered and unfined after 11 months in barrel. Please decant (or give time!) when drunk young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMaturation:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t11 months, French oak 225L \u0026amp; 500L barrels, and 2000L Foudre. 15% new wood in total.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eBlack pepper, crushed ripe berry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e and tobacco aromas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e linger on the nose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003eThis juice is e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003every bit of full-bodied on the palate. Well integrated tannin gives the wine a silky texture. Flavors of blackberry, herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e and spice layer throughout and into the long silky finish. This is a big wine that can take on another 10+ years of age and will need some serious decanting if consumed early. 30 minutes of decanting will allow the wine to open beautifully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e\"If you're looking for an everyday Syrah that consistently delivers flavour and value for money, try this remarkable red, sourced from seven vineyard sites and three soil types. Violets, white pepper, iodine, lavender and red and black fruits are framed by fine tannins and refreshing acidity. Drink: 2014-20\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e- Tim Atkin Master Wine (August 2014), 95 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003ehe 2012 Mullineux Syrah comes from nine different vineyards that includes a couple of new parcels, 60% whole-bunch fermented, matured in 500-liter barrels of which 15% to 20% is new. It has a well-defined bouquet with dark berry fruit, blackcurrant, white pepper and a touch of cloves. The palate is structured with crisp acidity, vibrant blackberry and mulberry fruit with a stony, quite reserved finish that has a chalky texture. Very fine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eChris and Andre’s Mullineux’s almost meteoric rise to the top of the South Africa tree has been both a pleasure to witness and judging by the quality of wine in the glass…fully justified. Ever since their Straw Wine was served blind against Château Yquem 1986, their portfolio of wines has gone from delivering Swartland at the highest level and with each passing season. While remaining relatively conservative to some of the region’s more “out there” exponents, they have become increasingly terroir-focused, as a cursory glance at their labels will demonstrate. At one end has been the storming success of the entry-level Kloof Street range, while at the top end the “Schist” and “Granite” labels are now joined by “Iron.\" Their ambitions meant that a change of backer was necessary and so Indian multimillionaire, Analjit Singh has stepped in. The company will be renamed \"Mullineux \u0026amp; Leeu Family Wines\" with Andrea and Chris retaining control. Mr Singh already owned three adjoining farms in Franschhoek, so doubtless the Mullineux's will be working on improving the wines from there. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eMoving back to the wines, I was intrigued to learn that all the Syrah is picked at the same level of Brix and yet the natural yeast converts them to different levels of alcohol. On this visit, I finally had a chance to see the vineyards myself and share a cheeky sandwich before my next appointment. I asked Chris to summarize recent vintages. “The 2011 was our most sophisticated vintage,” he answered, “and 2010 more opulent and voluptuous. I think that 2012 harnesses those two together, but it is much more approachable than the 2010. It has fresh tannins that distinguish the 2012 reds.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eI hear that sales of Mullineux have been strong in the United States as well as here in the UK, where I can vouch for a loyal fan base. If you have not tried when of Mullineux’s wines, then the sooner the better. -\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate 90 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux Family Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948797063215,"sku":"SA0EE242024SYM","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/mullineuxsyrah_f503426a-66f7-468f-af82-8ea86461e619.jpg?v=1771483694","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/mullineux-swartland-syrah-2012","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}