Chenin Blanc 'Granite - Old Vines', Mullineux 2024 Size:750 ml the whole cluster fermented grapes

the whole cluster fermented grapes in this wine come from two vineyards at the same altitude on two sides of a valley

Made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc

Count on it to open up and get even more friendly from 2024

Drink now on its own or pair it with Pan Fried Chicken simmered with tomato

15% Mourvedre

Chenin Blanc 'Granite - Old Vines', Mullineux 2024 Size:750 ml the whole cluster fermented grapes100% Chenin Blanc Sourced from a 46 year old dryland bush vine vineyard named Eikelaan (lane of oak trees) This is the highest altitude granite soil vineyard on the Paardeberg Hand harvested in the cool early morning hours Whole bunch pressed to barrel and the juice was handled oxidatively Fermented with indigenous yeasts, with minimal SO2 added after fermentation Aged for 11 months on the lees in 4th fill 225L French oak barrels