{"product_id":"mullineux-old-vines-white-swartland-south-africa-2024","title":"Mullineux Old Vines White, Swartland, South Africa 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris and Andrea Mullineux helped put Swartland on the world map, and this old-vine, Chenin-led blend from the granite of the Paardeberg is their calling card — 94 points from Wine Advocate in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Ripe orchard fruit, apricot and citrus peel meet beeswax, honeysuckle and wild herbs, all carried by a bright line of acidity. The palate is layered and textural yet finishes dry and saline with a stony, gravelly grip. Roast chicken, grilled snoek or prawns, or a creamy Gruyère\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"taster\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Harvest Wine Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDetails\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68% Chenin Blanc, 14% Clairette Blanche, 6% Sémillon Gris, 6% Grenache Blanc, 6% Viognier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swartland WO, South Africa — granitic soils of the Paardeberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable farming; old dry-grown bush vines up to 72 years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed; native-yeast fermentation; aged 11 months on lees (no bâtonnage) in 3rd–5th fill 500L French oak and 2000L foudres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5% ABV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 Wine Advocate; 93 James Suckling; 92 Vinous; 91 Wine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at 50–54°F; drinks well now and over the next several years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMust be 21+ to order wine. Please allow 1–3 business days for wine to ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48160284770475,"sku":null,"price":37.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/harvestwineshopsd.com\/products\/mullineux-old-vines-white-swartland-south-africa-2024","provider":"Harvest Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}