Mullineux & Leeu, Syrah

If titles like “Winery of the Year” and “Winemaker of the Year” are dropped during a discussion about Syrah, one would automatically assume it belongs to a generations-deep, globally revered producer in Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, or Cornas. Normally, you’d be right, but in today’s case, you’re way off base—by several thousand miles. Down in South Africa, Mullineux has taken the world by storm with their naturally pure, terroir-focused expressions of Syrah.In just 12 years’ time, they’ve risen through the ranks and amassed accolades and critical acclaim that has elevated Swartland’s exciting wine frontier to never-before-seen levels. Mullineux has one single message and it appears to be aimed directly at the legends of Northern Rhône: “Look out, here we come.” Burgeoning regions like Swartland and trendsetting producers like Mullineux keep this industry fervently buzzing. But, ultimately, it comes down to you, and that’s why we were beyond thrilled to see our inbox light up with your glowin