The Chenin Blanc was hand-harvested before being laid out under shade to gently desiccate for several weeks. During this time, natural evaporation reduced the berries’ water content, intensifying sugars, acidity, and flavour concentration. Once the desired levels were reached, the grape clusters were pressed and transferred to 225L barrels. Fermentation proceeded slowly and naturally with indigenous yeasts over eleven months, gradually building layered texture and complexity. The wine finished fermentation on its own when the yeasts reached their natural limits. The wine was then settled, racked, blended, and bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Radiant and richly textured, the brilliant golden hue of our 2025 Mullineux Straw Wine catches the light with every swirl, hinting at the poised acidity that defines this vintage. A striking granitic freshness evokes the ancient soils of the Swartland, lending vibrancy and lift. On the palate, intricate layers of sun-dried apricot and fresh lime unfold, underscored by a subtle, appealing pithiness. These flavours, shaped by the granite soils of the Paardeberg, evolve into a captivating meebos-like salinity and a luxuriously velvety mouthfeel that lingers. Best enjoyed well chilled at 9–11 °C.

ANALYSIS: Alc 7.5 % | RS 358 g/l | TA 11.5 g/l | pH 3.22