2023 Mullineux Kloof Street Chenin Blanc

Chris and Andrea Mullineux know their way around Swartland’s old vines, and this is a perfect introduction to their style: all about balance, purity, and letting the vineyards do the talking.

Sourced from three sustainably farmed sites, including some gnarly old bush vines, this Chenin Blanc is fermented with wild yeasts and aged for 10 months in a mix of stainless steel and old French oak (15%). That little bit of oak brings just enough texture to keep things interesting, while the rest of the wine stays crisp and refreshing.

Expect juicy pear, white peach, and quince on the nose, with a hint of crushed stone and a flicker of honey in the background. The palate is smooth and mouthwatering, packed with bright stone fruit and a clean, mineral finish that makes it almost too easy to keep sipping.

Delicious now, but don’t be surprised if it picks up even more character with a bit of time in the bottle.

93 points
"The 2023 Mullineux Kloof Street Old-Vine Chenin Blanc is outstanding! Many consumers have identified South African Chenin Blancs as some of the best fine wine values in the world and the Kloof Street bottling shows why."
- Wayne Belding (Wine Review Online)

92 points
“Irresistible as ever, 2023 a celebration of spotless fruit & freshness, tiny (2%) oaked portion only there for texture & support. Bouncy ripe orchard fruit, Golden Delicious apple & subtle spice, juicy & harmonious.”
- Platter's Guide