Mullineux Kloof Street Rouge
A vibrant red wine with alluring blackberry, currant fruit and a zesty, spicy finish
Kloof Street Swartland Rouge Swartland Wine of Origin, South Africa, is a vibrant still Red wine, dry in style, crafted from a blend of Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cinsault, and Tinta Barocca. This wine undergoes 60% whole bunch fermentation and is matured for 11 months in old French oak, contributing to its alluring perfume and lovely depth. Expect abundant blackberry and currant fruit on the palate, complemented by rounded tannins and subtle spice notes, leading to a zesty, fresh finish. It pairs wonderfully with robust dishes like lamb or mature hard cheeses.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2022
Vinification
The grapes were chilled in Mullineux's cold room facility, before being transferred to tank. 40% of the fruit was destemmed and 60% were left as whole bunches. Minimal SO2 was added and no other additions were made. Daily punch downs lasted for four days, after which fermentation began with indigenous yeasts. After this, the cap was punched down twice a day for well-integrated tannins. The wine was pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and matured for 11 months in a combination of old French oak 225L barrels, 500L demi-muids, as well as large upright wooden vats.
Flavour profile
This vibrant red blend offers an alluring perfume of dark fruits, leading to a palate bursting with abundant blackberry and currant characteristics. Rounded tannins and subtle spice notes contribute to its depth, culminating in a zesty, fresh finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 14-16°C, decanting for 30 minutes to enhance its aromatic profile.