Description
Kloof Street, Old-Vine Chenin Blanc
From three sustainably farmed vineyard parcels in different parts of the Swartland: One parcel of 40-year-old Chenin planted in the stony Shale and Schist based soils of Kasteelberg, and two parcels of 40+ year-old dry land, bush vine Chenin grown in the decomposed granite soils of the Paardeberg.
The Mullineuxs hit a home run with this Chenin Blanc that only gets better with age. This effort is an amazing expression of this grape varietal. The wine has a medium straw yellow to the green core and golden reflections on the rim. The nose is bright, powerful, and mineral-driven, showing notes of lemongrass, freshly cut yellow apples, lemon peel, honey, and green melon peel. The palate has an amazing concentration, rich texture, and a fine minerality driving the finish which seems to be never-ending.
