Mullineux

Mullineux Family Wines was established in 2007, and was owned and managed by Chris and Andrea Mullineux, with business partners, Keith Prothero and Peter Dart. Within a very short time period the winery established itself as one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine brands, both locally and on the international front. By 2016 they had received seventeen 5 star ratings from Platter’s South African Wine Guide, as well as being awarded Red Wine ...

Three main soil types have evolved in the Swartland from the parent materials that dominate the area, these are shale/schist-, granite- and iron-based soils; each with very different characteristics and therefore creating unique growing conditions. Wines produced from schist-based soils tend to have blue fruit and earthy character. They are well structured with good acidity, and form the backbone of any blend. Granite soils consist of a sandy ...

Our absolute focus is on bottling wines that are a true expression of the Swartland. To achieve this we follow a winemaking approach that is as natural as possible.We do not add any yeasts, acids, enzymes or other chemicals that may hide or disguise the character of our vineyards. Grapes from the Swartland give a lot in the way of natural extract and character, and to maintain elegance, we make sure not to go crazy on extraction. On average th...