Mullineux Family Wines
Mullineux is the Swartland winery of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines.
Mullineux was established by powerhouse winemaking couple, Chris and Andrea Mullineux. Having worked several vintages at wineries in France, South Africa and California, Chris & Andrea chose to settle in the Swartland region of the Western Cape Winelands, firmly believing that the ancient granite and schist based terroirs and old vineyards of this region have the potential to produce truly great wine.
A young winery that only began in 2007, Mullineux quickly established itself as a celebrated winery. Chris and Andrea were named 2017 South African Winemakers of the Year by Tim Atkin, and Andrea Mullineux being named 2016 Winemaker of the Year by US publication Wine Enthusiast (she was the first winemaker from South Africa to earn this accolade). Mullineux was named in the top 10 of the Best Fine Wine Producers in the Australasia, Africa and Middle East by Fine Wine Research Publication, Liquid Icons.
Most notably, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines was awarded the prestigious 2025 Golden Vines Awards Best Rising Star.
The name Mullineux originates from ‘Watermill’ in French, which is represented by the millstone emblem as part of the design of the Mullineux Swartland logo. This further links Mullineux to the Swartland, which is known as the ‘bread-basket’ of South Africa due to its beautiful wheat fields.
Mullineux produces four different series of wines, including Roundstone Wines, Signature Wines (on allocation only), Single Terroir Wines (on allocation only), and Kloof Street Wines.
wines on allocation
Many of Mullineux Wines are on allocation, including the Signature Wines and the Single Terroir Wines.
Mullineux Straw Wine
This exceptional vin de paille-style Chenin Blanc has a beautiful balance of intense pure fruit sweetness and vibrant freshness.
Mullineux Syrah
This Syrah has a classic Swartland perfume of plush blackberries, violets and black olive tapenade. The palate is rich and elegant with velvety tannins, complex red fruits and warm spicy notes on the finish.
Mullineux Old Vines White
This incredibly aromatic, textured blend of Chenin Blanc with Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Semillon Gris has a beautiful balance of richness with freshness.
Mullineux GRANITE Chenin Blanc
This perfumed Chenin, with a vibrant minerality, is from a very special old vineyard (Eikelaan) planted in the decomposed Granite soils high up on the slopes of the Paardeberg.
Mullineux IRON Chenin Blanc
The Rondomskrik vineyard planted on Koffieklip soils yields small, concentrated Chenin grapes resulting in a rich and smoothly textured IRON Chenin.
Mullineux SCHIST Chenin Blanc
The rocky SCHIST soils of Roundstone Farm, the home of Mullineux, produce Chenin Blanc wines with a textured richness and zesty acidity.
Mullineux GRANITE Syrah
The GRANITE Syrah hails from a Jakkalsfontein vineyard planted in the decomposed Granitic soils of the Paardeberg. This wine is noted for its floral aromas, vibrant acidity, and great length.
Mullineux IRON Syrah
The Rondomskrik vineyard planted on Koffieklip soils yields small, concentrated Syrah grapes resulting in a Syrah with incredibly complex palate and deep fragrance.
Mullineux SCHIST Syrah
This dry-land vineyard on the rocky Schist soils of Roundstone Farm produces small grape clusters and berries, resulting in a concentrated yet fresh wine with brooding tannins.
Mullineux OLERASAY 5º
This beautifully sweet and rare wine is a fractional blend of the 2008 to 2024 vintages of Mullineux Straw Wine. It is rich and concentrated and with unstoppable length.