Mullineux, Swartland Syrah

Right on the heels of our “Tuscan Twofer” offering, we’re now looking much further afield to the Rainbow Nation, where we’ve selected two exceptional wines that epitomize the region's hotbed of elite contemporary talent. The first is an estate and cuvée you’re likely familiar with because (1) it’s been heavily decorated with Winery of the Year awards and (2) this pure and lush Syrah frequents our site at every opportunity!One would assume a Syrah of this magnitude and fanfare would belong to a hallowed, generations-deep producer in the Northern Rhône. Normally, you’d be right, but one must travel thousands of miles south to arrive at today’s estate. Down in South Africa, Mullineux has taken the world by storm with their pure, layered, terroir-focused expressions of Syrah. In 15 years’ time, they’ve risen through the ranks and amassed critical acclaim that has elevated Swartland’s exciting wine frontier to an unprecedented level. And with this 2017—a vintage that towers over previous re