Mullineux Granite Eikelaan Chenin Blanc 2023

This beautiful 1976 old vine Chenin Blanc serves up a wonderful array of flavours in this ‘classic Swartland vintage’ in 2023. Normally lean, reductive and incredibly tight grained and mineral, this year’s expression of the Granite Chenin Blanc boasts a wealth of rich yellow stone fruits and plenty of white flowers, fynbos, sour plum, peach and yellow citrus perfume. There is definitely more density, palate breadth and depth while retaining its telltale linear, taut, mineral demeanour. Despite being a turbo charged expression, the 2023 Granite Chenin Blanc still has the highest acidity of the three single terroir wines, finely balancing intense bruised yellow orchard fruit and orange marmalade notes on the palate. The finish is super pure and concentrated, deliciously tangy and superbly balanced. A real beauty to drink now and over the next 10 to 15+ years. Score – 97. (Greg Sherwood, MW, gregsherwoodmw.com, July 23, 2024)