2015 Mullineux Quartz Chenin Blanc Swartland Mullineux Wine

Single vineyard. So fine and expressive with apple, pear and tangerine notes, as well as minerals and spices. Linear and fresh with lovely brightness.

The 2015 Quartz Chenin Blanc comes from the Leliefontein vineyard this year, as signified on the label. It has a very different bouquet compared to the Granite Chenin Blanc: much earthier and broody, pressed white flowers, then hazelnut and even a hint of Thai fish oil. The palate is very well balanced with crisp acidity, harmonious and perhaps showing a little more nuance and personality compared to the Granite counterpart. Here, there is fine energy and tension on the finish, with a touch of spice lingering on the finish.

The Quartz Chenin comes from a lower site than the Granite release, located towards Malmesbury. Showing more volume and weight, with dense, textured flavours of pear spice and tropical fruit, this is sensitively oaked and refreshing on the finish. Drink: 2016-19.

A ripe, focused style, with a tightly hewn beam of yellow apple and quince fruit streaking through, gilded with light ginger and honeysuckle notes. Persistent. Drink now through 2021.-J.M.