Mullineux Schist Chenin Blanc Roundstone 2022

"100% Chenin Blanc
Grown in the Schist soils on Roundstone, the home site of Mullineux
Sustainably farmed Chenin Blanc bush vines produce small clusters, tiny grapes, and thicker skins, which lend to the structure of this wine and are planted on a contour to conserve soil integrity and ensure erosion control
Native yeast fermentation and only minimal sulfur added at bottling
Once all the natural yeast and microbes completed their predestined purpose, the wine was left to settle on its own voluntarily
Matured for 11 months in 4th fill 500L French oak barrels
Mullineux Family Wines was established in 2007 in the Swartland region of South Africa, owned and managed by Chris and Andrea Mullineux. 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. The Swartland has a very unique geology which allows for exploration of its various terroirs through Western Cape classic varieties like Chenin Blanc and Syrah, among others. The Mullineuxs are humbled by how winemaking enables them to interact with the ancient history of the mother rock. Growing up in Northern California, Winemaker Andrea Mullineux studied Viticulture and Oenology at UC-Davis before working in Stellenbosch and meeting Chris at a wine festival in Champagne. Chris is the Viticulturist, in charge of the vineyards on their farm on Kasteelberg Mountain as well as fruit sourcing for their value Kloof Street wines. To add to their acclaim, Andrea Mullineux was named Wine Enthusiast’s Winemaker of the Year in 2016." -Supplier notes