Mullineux Straw Wine 2024 375ml

Indulge in one of the world’s finest dessert wines with the Mullineux Straw Wine 2024, a masterful expression of Swartland Chenin Blanc. Winemakers Chris and Andrea Mullineux use old vines from the granite soils of the Paardeberg to achieve incredible natural acidity. The team hand-harvests the grapes at normal ripeness before laying them in the shade to air-dry for several weeks. This traditional “vin de paille” method concentrates the sugars, acids, and flavors by evaporating moisture from the berries. You will discover a beautiful luminous golden color and a complex nose of honey, golden raisins, and candied orange. The palate offers a silky, unctuous texture with intense notes of dried apricot, pineapple, and lemon meringue pie. A razor-sharp line of acidity perfectly balances the luscious sweetness for a clean, vibrant finish. This 2024 vintage exudes remarkable energy and purity, ensuring it never feels cloying on the tongue.

The Mullineux Straw Wine 2024 carries on a legacy of world-class ratings and international acclaim. James Suckling awarded this vintage 95 points, praising its “concentrated dried-fruit goodness” and “beautifully balanced” structure. Winemag’s Christian Eedes gave it a superb 96-point score, noting its “extraordinary fruit definition” and savory, long-lasting finish. The estate has won Platter’s South African Winery of the Year five times, reflecting its uncompromising commitment to quality. You should serve this rare cuvée chilled alongside blue cheese, salted nuts, or fruit-based desserts. Its high concentration allows it to age gracefully in the cellar for over two decades. This 375ml bottle represents a pinnacle of artisanal winemaking, where every drop captures the sun-drenched spirit of the Swartland.