Mullineux Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2018

Description

Grapes for the Kloof Street red come from eight sustainably farmed vineyard parcels in different parts of the Swartland, aged 12 40 years: Two parcels of Syrah and one parcel of Cinsault in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Kasteelberg; and one parcel of dry land, bushvine Syrah, one Carignan, one Grenache and a single parcel of gnarly old dry farmed Tinta Barocca bush vine, all in the decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg, and one parcel of Mourvèdre grown on the rolling, iron rich soils west of Malmesbury. The nose is intoxicating and displays spice, purple fruit and violets. This red is medium to full in body. The tannic structure is firm yet still accessible and leads to a finish that tends to linger.

Awards:

• 2018 – 4 Stars Platter, 88 Vinous