{"title":"Mullineux \u0026 Leeu Family Wines | Coastal Region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Mullineux_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1560452180\" alt=\"Mullineux Vineyards Swartland, South Africa\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter working several vintages at wineries in France, South Africa and California, winemakers Chris and Andrea decided to settle in the Swartland wine region of South Africa, firmly beleiving that the schist and granite based terroirs and old vineyards of the Swartland have the potential to produce truly great wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMullineux Family Wines was established in 2007, and was owned and managed by Chris and Andrea Mullineux, with business partners, Keith Prothero and Peter Dart. Within a very short time period the winery established itself as one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine brands, both locally and on the international front. By 2019 they had received twenty-five 5 star ratings from Platter’s South African Wine Guide, as well as being awarded Platter’s Winery of the Year in 2014, 2016 and 2019. In addition, Andrea Mullineux was named Wine Enthusiast’s 2016 International Winemaker of the Year and in 2017 Chris \u0026amp; Andrea were Tim Atkin’s South African Winemakers of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnaljit Singh’s love affair with South Africa started when he first visited the country with his daughter for the Soccer World Cup in 2010. On visiting the Franschhoek valley he felt “a deep sense of belonging, of energy, a sense of place” and subsequently purchased 3 adjacent farms which have been amalgamated within his Franschhoek hospitality portfolio Leeu Collection under the name Leeu Estates. The Afrikaans word leeu (meaning lion) is the Sanskrit derivation of Singh. In 2013 Analjit joined forces with Chris and Andrea by purchasing Keith’s shares and the company was renamed Mullineux \u0026amp; Leeu Family Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are one of the stand-out producers in South Africa's budding Swartland region. Chris and Andrea Mullineux’s ambition is to bottle wines that are a true expression of the Swartland, and all steps of their winemaking process are taken with this in mind. They work closely with a select group of growers who follow sustainable, reasoned farming practices, as well as owning vineyards at their Roundstone Farm in Riebeeksrivier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, viticulturist Rosa Kruger, had been enthusing to Chris and Andrea about special parcels of vines outside the Swartland, but they couldn’t use these as the Mullineux and Kloof Street ranges are exclusively from Swartland vineyards. However, the partnership of Chris and Andrea with Analjit Singh in 2013, and the renaming of the company to Mullineux \u0026amp; Leeu Family Wines, opened the way for a new project - Leeu Passant - to be based at the wine cellar on Leeu Estates in Franschhoek. Leeu Passant was a fantastic opportunity to harness these exciting vineyards to create something under a new label in a different wine region, but with the same no-compromise approach to quality that Chris and Andrea share with Bas, and with which the Mullineux range of wines is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMULLINEUX \u0026amp; LEEU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mlfwines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of Mullineux \u0026amp; Leeu Family Wines\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MullineuxWines\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Like Mullineux Wines on Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MullineuxWines\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow The Mullineux's on Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mullineuxwines\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Mullineux Wines on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kloof-street-swartland-rouge","title":"Kloof Street Swartland Rouge 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kloof Street Swartland Rouge from Mullineux is a Mediterranean style red wine blend based on the Syrah grape alongside other Rhône varieties. The grapes are sourced from vineyards on the different soils in various parts of the Swartland region. This seductive blend of Southern Rhône varieties has a perfumed nose of violets, spice and purple fruit. The medium to full bodied, food-friendly palate is finely textured with firm but approachable tannins and a fresh, lingering finish. [#products]rhebokskloof-mourvedre-shiraz-grenache-paarl-red-wine,babylons-peak-smg, hartenberg-cabernet-sauvignon-shiraz, domaine-la-soumade-cotes-du-rhone, larry-cherubino-apostrophe-possessive-red-frankland-river,domaine-de-la-solitude-cotes-du-rhone-rouge,[\/products][#intro]A Mediterranean style red wine blend from sustainably farmed vineyards grown in Swartland...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23346018910266,"sku":"A22KLOOFSTREETRED-1","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/MullineuxKloofRed.jpg?v=1588600136"},{"product_id":"mullineux-syrah","title":"Mullineux Syrah 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Mullineux Syrah come from a number of sustainably farmed vineyard parcels located in different parts of the Swartland. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels (15% new) the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. This perfumed Syrah has notes of spicy citrus rind, refined black fruit, violets and lilies. The palate is elegant and restrained yet with good body and a silky texture balanced by a fresh, natural acidity. The finish is long with supple tannins.[#intro]Bottled unfined \u0026amp; unfiltered this is an elegant, perfumed \u0026amp; silky Syrah...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23346425266234,"sku":"A21MULLINEUXSHZ-1","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Syrah_23708553-dc88-4764-ae64-6639cdb85644.jpg?v=1560494572"},{"product_id":"mullineux-kloof-street-chenin-blanc","title":"Kloof Street Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Mullineux \u0026amp; Leeu Family Wines Kloof Street Chenin Blanc come from vineyard parcels on a variety of soils in different parts of the Swartland. The wine is part tank and part barrel fermented. Pale straw in colour, this wine has a nose of sun ripened pears and wet granite. The palate has a vibrant acidity balanced by a soft, round texture and some pithy character. The wine has a fresh, mineral finish.[#products]rhebokskloof-bosstok-chenin-blanc,swartland-winery-bush-vine-chenin-blanc,delaire-graff-chenin-blanc-swartland-reserve,brash-higgins-chn-chenin-blanc,lievland-vineyards-old-vine-chenin-blanc,astrolabe-the-wrekin-vineyard-chenin-blanc[\/products]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[#intro]Top notch Swartland Old Vine Chenin Blanc by Chris \u0026amp; Andrea Mullineux, drinking beautifully now...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23367441449018,"sku":"A24KLOOFSTCB-1","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/MullineuxKloofStreetChenin.jpg?v=1584709442"},{"product_id":"leeu-passant-dry-red-wine","title":"Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Leeu Passant Dry Red Wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Cinsault grapes sourced from vineyards in Wellington, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Matured for 12 months in 500L French oak barrels (30% new), then blended into seasoned 2000L Foudre for a further 8 months this is a medium to full bodied red wine that has attractive aromas of mulberry leaves, cassis and cedar. These follow through on the palate which has a firm structure, grainy tannins, and hints of peppercorns and tobacco. The finish is dry, layered and long. Although surprisingly accessible now, this wine will greatly benefit from decanting if drunk within the first 3 to 5 years after bottling and will reward if cellared properly over the next few decades.[#intro]This exceptional, structured red blend captures the purity \u0026amp; depth of South Africa's historic old vineyards...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23367509671994,"sku":"A17LEEUDRYRED-1","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Leeu_Red_Wine.jpg?v=1560929348"},{"product_id":"leeu-passant-stellenbosch-chardonnay","title":"Leeu Passant Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Chardonnay are sourced from a single vineyard planted on the deep, loam-rich soils of Helderberg Mountain. At the winery the grapes were pressed as whole bunches and the juice was allowed to settle overnight. Minimal SO2 was added and no other additions are made.The juice was then racked to 225 litre French oak barrels for fermentation, 30% of which were new. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts and lasted up to eight weeks. The wine was left without additional sulphur on its lees for 12 months and during this time finished malolactic fermentation. The wine was then transferred to third and fourth use, 500 litre French oak barrels for a further six months prior to bottling. This Chardonnay has oak notes, fresh passion fruit, lime and flint on the nose. The textured palate is packed with citrus zest and crushed shells and has long finish.[#intro]A wonderfully pure, textured \u0026amp; low sulphur single-vineyard Chardonnay from Stellenbosch...[\/intro] \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23372666601530,"sku":"A23LEEUCHARDONNAY-1","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/LeeuChardonnay.jpg?v=1609931723"},{"product_id":"mullineux-straw-wine","title":"Mullineux Signature Straw Wine 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe secret to Mullineux's Straw Wine is harvesting Chenin grapes at normal ripeness levels to capture a healthy acidity. The grapes are then dried outside in the shade until they are half raisined, concentrating flavours, acidity and sugar into a super intense, but balanced treat. Fermentation is in old French barrels with indigenous yeasts and can last up to a year. The wine is then bottled unfiltered and unfined. This multi-award winning dessert style wine is deep golden straw in colour, with a rich, viscous appearance. The nose and palate is a complex, enticing blend of dried peaches, apricots and marmalade, with savoury, nutty aromas of almonds, marzipan and honey. The intense mouth-feel is balanced by a clean, fresh and very long finish of dried apricots. The wine is best served chilled at 9 to 11 °C. 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These very deep decomposed granite soils produce wines with great acidity and a flinty, stony aromatic profile. The 2018 growing season was very dry and yields were well below normal, resulting in wines with incredible texture, depth and concentration. The nose is flinty with some stone fruit and citrus aromatics. The palate is tight, long, flinty with notes of grapefruit and cinnamon-spiced apples. This wine exhibits a fantastic natural acidity that balances out the texture and mid-palate. A fantastic Swartland white wine with great ageing potential.[#intro]A fantastic Chenin Blanc from 40+ year old bush vines with great ageing potential...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32122855850051,"sku":"A18MULLINEUXGCB-1","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/GraniteCheninBottle.jpg?v=1602792925"},{"product_id":"mullineux-single-terroir-granite-syrah","title":"Mullineux Single Terroir Granite Syrah 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mullineux Single Terroir wines are made from small parcels of old vines, usually dry farmed on the ancient granite, quartz, schist or iron based soils of the Swartland. Grapes for the Mullineux Granite Syrah are sourced from a single parcel of 24 year old dry land, bush vines grown in the decomposed granite of the Paardeberg. This is the parcel of Syrah that gives the best expression of the Paardeberg’s terroir freshness and perfume. The grapes were first chilled in Mullineux's cold room before the whole bunches were then put into open top, 500 litre French oak barrels and crushed by foot to release some juice. Minimal SO2 was added and, as with all their wines, no further additions were made. After about four days, fermentation began with indigenous yeasts and lasted about 10 days. Following a further four weeks of skin contact the wine was drained and pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. The cap was punched down once a day before, during and after fermentation. The wine spent 12 months ageing in 500 litre French oak barrels, 25% of which were new, followed by nine months in second fill Foudre. After a total of 21 months in barrel, it was bottled unfiltered and unfined and then rested in bottle for a further nine months before its release. This violet-perfumed Syrah is the most elegant of the Mullineux single-terroir Syrahs. The palate is medium to full bodied and delicately spicy, with a silky texture balanced by a fresh, natural acidity. There are notes of black pepper, violets and lilies, red berries and herbs. 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The Schist Syrah is the most structured Syrah in the Single Terroir range. The grapes from Roundstone were first chilled in Mullineux's cold room before the whole bunches were put into open top, 500 litre French oak barrels and crushed by foot to release some juice. Minimal SO2 was added and, as with all their wines, no further additions were made. After fermentation it spent 12 months in 500 litre French oak barrels, of which 25% were new, followed by nine months in second fill Foudre and then a further nine months in bottle before its release. On the nose there are notes of black pepper, black fruit and spices. The palate is full-bodied with a meaty, savoury character, plenty of silky tannins giving structure and a balancing natural acidity. The finish is fresh, long and supple. 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The grapes are fully destemmed then fermented with indigenous yeasts, prior to ageing in 500-litre barrels for 20 months. This aromatic Cabernet shows notes of cassis, tarragon, graphite and cedar on the nose. These continue on the palate which has a silky texture and great structure from the fine tannins. The richness and power of the wine are balanced by freshness and finesse. The finish is dry with lingering blackcurrant and blueberry flavours.[#intro]A wine that exudes the distinguished elegance and balance of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32131883171907,"sku":"A22LEEUSTELLCS-1","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/LeeuStellenboschCabernet.jpg?v=1603267745"},{"product_id":"mullineux-old-vines-white","title":"Mullineux Old Vines White 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mullineux Old Vines White continues the marriage of old vine Chenin Blanc with Mediterranean white grape varieties planted on the Granite, Schist and Iron based soils of the Swartland. Low yielding old-vine Chenin Blanc brings incredible texture as the backbone of the blend and is grown on all three soil types. Layers of lively freshness, salinity and opulent fragrance are brought by Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Semillon Gris, Verdelho and Viognier. All the vineyards are sustainably farmed and are up to 67 years old. Each vineyard for the Mullineux Old Vines White was carefully hand-harvested to respect the low juice-to-berry ratio inherent to the old vines. Once the cool grapes were oxidatively whole-bunch pressed, the juice was allowed to settle overnight. Indigenous yeast saw the wine through its primary fermentation that lasted up to nine weeks and any natural malolactic fermentation was allowed to take its course. The wine was left on its lees in barrel until spring to refine and build on the complex flavours of this signature ensemble. It was then racked after 11 months, left to settle for another 30 days before bottling. This blend of Old Vine Chenin blanc with Mediterranean varieties pairs extremely well with fragrant and spicy cuisine. The floral nose shows upfront aromas of white peach blossom and hints of white pepper, whilst the palate bursts with vibrant acidity, sumptuous nectarines and yellow grapefruit.[#intro]A fresh \u0026amp; richly textured white that marries old vine Chenin \u0026amp; several Mediterranean varieties...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40368708157507,"sku":"A23MULLINEUXOVW","price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/OldVinesWhiteBt.jpg?v=1673556104"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Main_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1560452315","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/mullineux-leeu-family-wines-coastal-region-south-africa.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}