2023 Kloof Street Swartland Rouge, Mullineux
From one of South Africa’s most exciting producers, the beautifully perfumed Kloof Street Rouge is much loved by leading South African expert Tim Atkin MW and is consistently one of South Africa’s best value reds. The blend is is predominantly Syrah, with Grenache, Cinsault and Tinta Barroca sourced from sustainably farmed old vines across Swartland’s shale and granite soils. Bursting with dark berry fruit, it combines perfume and freshness with subtle white pepper spice and a clean, granitic finish capturing some of the Mullineux magic at a very affordable price.
"The 2023 Kloof Street Rouge is a Rhône blend based around 75% Syrah. It has a straightforward mulberry and raspberry-scented nose with hints of thyme and white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannins, well-balanced and plenty of freshness in the crowd-pleasing finish. Enjoy over three to five years." Neal Martin, Vinous.com,