Mullineux Granite Jakkalsfontein Syrah 2021 comes from Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, one of South Africa’s most celebrated estates in the Swartland region, where winemakers Chris and Andrea Mullineux focus on sustainable farming and minimalist techniques to highlight the unique geology of each site. The winery has earned numerous accolades over the years, including multiple Platter’s South African Wine Guide Winery of the Year titles and global recognition like being named World’s Best Rising Star at the 2025 Golden Vines Awards, underscoring its growing international reputation for quality. This wine is a single‑vineyard Syrah from the Jakkalsfontein site on decomposed granite soils of the Paardeberg, an old site planted in the mid‑1990s. The 2021 vintage was fermented with 100% whole clusters, capturing purity and site expression, and aged thoughtfully to develop texture and complexity. Critics have awarded it high scores, including 94 points from Wine Advocate, 95 points from James Suckling and Tim Atkin ratings in the mid‑90s, noting its perfumed aromatics, mineral lift, spicy black and red fruit and fine‑grained tannins that promise long‑term development. On the palate the wine shows elegant yet intense character, with violet and lily perfume, crushed berry and subtle pepper spice layered over a finely etched mineral thread from the granite soils. The structure is precise and fresh, with chalky, refined tannins and a long, focused finish that reflects both the terroir and the Mullineux approach to winemaking. This is a compelling choice for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a Swartland Syrah of depth, finesse and longevity, showcasing the region’s potential for world‑class single‑site expressions. Why we love this wine? We love the refined tannins and structure of this wine as expression from the granite soil!
