Pre-Ordering is available until Oct 3rd
These products will be available to order online as part of a special feature through LCBO Vintages on October 17th. Please feel free to contact us at info@npwines.com if you need any assistance locating stock. Shipping will begin in early October.
Mullineux is a highly-focused, family-run winery located near the village of Riebeek Kasteel in South Africa’s Swartland region. Founded in 2007 by Andrea and Chris Mullineux, the winery quickly gained international recognition for its hand-crafted, distinctive wines. In 2013, Chris and Andrea partnered with Analjit Singh and, alongside founding partner Peter Dart, established a parallel winery in Franschhoek called Leeu Passant. The wines produced by Leeu Passant are multi-regional bottlings, inspired by the classic, age-worthy wines of the Cape from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s.
About the Swartland: While viticulture in the Western Cape is relatively young, the region's geology is ancient. Mullineux’s vines are planted on some of the oldest viticultural soils on Earth. In the Swartland, three primary soil types have evolved from the region's dominant parent materials: shale/schist, granite, and iron-based soils, each imparting unique characteristics to the wines. The climate is ideal for natural farming practices, allowing for a hands-off approach to winemaking. It’s a rugged yet beautiful landscape, perfectly suited for this craft.
We invite you to experience the pure expression of the Swartland and beyond through the exceptional wines of the Mullineux Family
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- White Wine
- Chardonnay
- Sustainable
- Dry
- Residual Sugar: 2.00 g/l
- Medium Bodied
- 750ml
- 13.50% alc./vol
About the Winery
Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines
Mullineux Family Wines, established in 2007 in the Swartland region of South Africa, is owned and managed by Chris and Andrea Mullineux. Since its inception the winery has established itself as one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine brands, both locally and internationally. Originally from 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.
The vineyards at Roundstone are farmed organically and are in the process of becoming Regenerative Organic certified. This involves practices like crop rotation, no-till farming, and eliminating chemical pesticides and fertilizers. These methods help rehabilitate soil, promote animal welfare, and improve farmers' livelihoods while sequestering carbon and producing healthier yields. In the winery, no additives are used aside from minimal sulfur dioxide, and all operations are IPW certified, following environmental best practices. Waste, including grape skins and lees, is recycled or repurposed, and cellar effluent is processed through an eco-friendly wetland system.
Press Reviews
Winemag.co.za
96 Points - Christian Eedes
Grapes from a Helderberg site. Matured for 12 months in 225-litre barrels, a third new. Lemon, a pleasant nuttiness, freshly baked bread and a brush of vanilla on the nose. The palate shows great power and texture – a dense core of fruit to go with arresting acidity, the finish deeply savoury with a certain chalkiness about it.