Mullineux Iron Syrah is a deep, ripe and powerful red wine that originates from the stunning Swartland region in South Africa. It boasts a rich nose of plum, dark fruit and fresh herbs, followed by a full-bodied palate of dark cherry, blackcurrant and earthy spices laced with a hint of pepper. The wine has high levels of tannins and acidity, which are perfectly balanced, and the oak aging adds richness and complexity to the final product. Mullineux Iron Swartland Syrah is a wine that is perfect to drink now but also has potential to age for the next 10 years. This wine pairs well with rich stews, grilled meats or anything with robust, earthy flavors.

Tasting Notes

The 'Iron' is the fullest bodied of Mullineux's Single Terroir Syrahs. On the nose, it is spicy and savoury, with dark berries. The palate has soft and velvety - yet firm - tannins with hints of orange peel, cloves and white pepper. The wine is brooding, dense and alluring with a fresh and long finish.

About the Winery

If you are looking for a taste of authentic South African wines with utmost character and elegance, Mullineux is the right choice for you. These wines are hand-crafted and produced in the rich granite and schist soils based in Swartland, South Africa. Chris and Andrea worked in many wineries across France, South Africa and California. They put all their winemaking experience into the brand they created, Mullineux, in South Africa’s Swartland region. As soon as Chris and Andrea spotted the terroirs, climatic conditions and the soil qualities of this region, they knew that this was where they wanted to set up their label.

Though it was established in 2007, Mullineux became one of South Africa’s most respected and loved wine brands within a short while. Within 6 years, the duo joined hands with Peter Dart, and started a parallel winery, called Leeu Passant. Currently, you can find this estate on the Leeu Estates.

Minimal intervention is the policy followed at Mullineux winery. Minimal use of sulphur, lack of use of any fining or filtering agent and lack of yeast and enzyme usage are some of the interesting winemaking policies followed here. The details of the grape varietals grown at Swartland are:

Syrah – Considered one of the popular Northern Rhone region varietals, Syrah is in great demand in the Cape regions today.
Chenin Blanc – Originally a varietal from the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc has become one of the most planted varietals in South Africa today.
Grenache Blanc – Originally from Spain, this varietal spread quickly to South Africa, and it is now quite popular among wine lovers.
Clairette – This is the varietal used in the sparkling wine of Clairette de Die. It is known for its natural ripening quality and low sugar levels.
Viognier – This Rhone Valley varietal ripens early and naturally in Swartland, which lends a natural balance and structure to Mullineux wines.

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