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For help locating stock, feel free to contact us at \u003cb\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:info@npwines.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@npwines.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003ePlease note: \u003ci\u003eThis product requires a minimum lead time of two weeks prior to shipping when fulfilling orders through NPW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWife and husband winemaking team, Andrea and Chris Mullineux, set out with a shared vision to create authentic Swartland wines that reflect the distinct terroir of the region while embracing reasoned, sustainable farming practices and modern minimalist winemaking. Their commitment to quality and their deep respect for the environment and their employees have earned them acclaim both nationally and internationally, and has led to Mullineux being awarded South African Winery of the Year an unprecedented five times by the highly respected Platter’s Guide. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Vines White is sourced from Mullineux’s oldest sustainably farmed white wine vineyards, planted in the ancient decomposed granite soils of the Paardeberg. These exceptional vines, reaching up to 72 years of age, have adapted over decades to the region’s demanding terroir, producing wines of remarkable depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine opens with expressive aromas of fresh stone fruit and gently poached pear, leading into a nuanced palate layered with yellow grapefruit and ripe nectarine. 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