2016 Mullineux Schist Syrah
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The 2016 Schist Syrah is mineral-driven on the nose with dark fruit, a dusty expression, subtle herbs and soft floral and violet aromas. Medium to full-bodied, the palate shows a grippy structure that is pleasing now but will improve over time. A bold yet elegant wine with an expression that echoes that of the Northern Rhône, this is a beautiful, mineral-driven Syrah with texture and finesse, ending with a clean and correct finish with a tight tannic grip.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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Peppery, ferrous, bloody – a real powerhouse of a wine, with liquorice, plum, blackcurrant and leather. So broad, yet so well-balanced, with super-fine tannins and crunchy acidity. Stunning. (RH)
The 2016 Schist Syrah Roundstone has a more feminine, nuanced bouquet than the 2015, with darker berry fruit and white pepper and clove emerging with time. The focused palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin. The 100% whole bunches lend real mineralité and je ne sais quoi on the finish. This is one of the most impressive of recent releases.
About the producer
Chris and Andrea Mullineux were at the forefront of South Africa’s new-wave movement and are now one of the country’s most established names. Alongside the Swartland project that made their name, they make wines in Franschhoek under the Leeu Passant name – a tribute to South Africa’s vinous past.