{"product_id":"mullineux-old-vines-white-blend-2024","title":"Mullineux Old Vines White Blend 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eVarieties: 68% Chenin Blanc, 14% Clairette Blanche, 6% Sémillon Gris,\u003cbr\u003e6% Grenache Blanc, 6% Viognier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, mineral, flint, baked apple, great palate length. Saline with lots of depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIan Cook. FWC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 2024 Mullineux Old Vines White is a refined representation of our oldest,\u003cbr\u003esustainably farmed, white wine vineyards, hailing from the ancient granite soils of the\u003cbr\u003ePaardeberg mountain. Each of these grape varieties have stood the test of time in this\u003cbr\u003eextreme appellation. With vineyards up to 72 years in age and truly expressing unique\u003cbr\u003evineyard characters, having adapted to the terroir over multiple decades. The vines\u003cbr\u003eexperienced very balanced conditions during the growing season with favorable\u003cbr\u003ediurnal temperature changes. The cool evenings resulted in very a gradual ripening\u003cbr\u003ephase and ultimately, beautifully concentrated berries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach vineyard for our 2024 Mullineux Old Vines White was carefully harvested by hand\u003cbr\u003eto respect the low juice-to-berry ratio inherent to the old vines. After the cool grapes\u003cbr\u003ewere oxidatively whole-bunch pressed, the juice was allowed to settle overnight.\u003cbr\u003eIndigenous yeast saw the wine through its primary fermentation which lasted up to\u003cbr\u003eten weeks and any natural malolactic fermentation was allowed to take its course. The\u003cbr\u003ewine was left on its lees in barrel until spring to refine and build on the complex\u003cbr\u003eflavours of this signature Mullineux white wine and bottled just before the 2025\u003cbr\u003eharvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine was aged for 11 months in 3rd to 5th fill French oak 500L barrels and two\u003cbr\u003enew 2000L Foudre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe incredible texture and backbone of this Swartland wine is brought by the low\u003cbr\u003eyielding, deeply rooted old-vine Chenin Blanc. The Clairette Blanche and Grenache\u003cbr\u003eBlanc add layers of salinity and freshness, while the Viognier and Sémillon Gris add to\u003cbr\u003eits inviting aromatics. Upfront aromas of fresh grapefruit zest and powdered ginger\u003cbr\u003efollow through to a complex palate with layers of white pear and nectarine, finishing\u003cbr\u003ewith a long lingering, vibrant acidity. It is best served at 10 to 12 °C and will benefit\u003cbr\u003efrom ageing. This wine is a vegan friendly wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechnical Details at Bottling:\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol 13.5 % - RS 2.2 g\/l - TA 5.50 g\/l - pH 3.29 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinery Note \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Five Way Cellars","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43383334600822,"sku":"22203","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fivewaycellars.com.au\/products\/mullineux-old-vines-white-blend-2024","provider":"Five Way Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}