Mullineux Signature Granite Swartland Syrah 2018: Old World Finesse
Red 13.5% ABV ABV Mullineux
20 March 2026
Really lovely but pricey
The wine itself is gorgeous — plummy, smooth, bit of leather and spice on the finish. But nearly £80 is a lot and I've had South African Syrahs at half the price that come close. Would I buy it again? Maybe for a special dinner.
11 March 2026
South Africa does it again
I've been getting into Swartland wines lately and this Mullineux Syrah is the real deal. Only 13.5% ABV but it tastes so full and rich. The dried herb and garrigue character reminds me of a good Rhône but with its own identity. Absolutely loved it.
14 February 2026
Smooth operator
The guy at my local wine shop recommended this and he wasn't wrong. Super velvety, loads of blackberry and cassis flavour. I'm not great at describing wine but this one just feels expensive if that makes sense. Went down very easily with a steak.
19 January 2026
Best Syrah I've had in years
Picked this up after reading about Mullineux and I'm so glad I did. There's this amazing savoury, herby thing going on alongside the dark fruit that just keeps you coming back for more. The finish goes on forever. Already ordered another bottle.
4 January 2026
Worth every penny
Saw this on a wine list while on holiday and ordered it on a whim. Three of us shared it and nobody said a word for the first sip — just silence and nodding. That plum and leather finish is still stuck in my head weeks later. Genuinely special bottle.
15 December 2025
Stole the show at our dinner party
Opened this with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder and it was perfect. Everyone kept asking about it. Really elegant for a Syrah — none of that jammy heaviness you sometimes get. The vanilla and spice notes work so well with red meat.
20 October 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
My wife got me this for my 40th and wow. The blackberry and dark fruit flavours are incredible, and it's so smooth you barely notice the tannins. At £80 it's not an everyday wine but for a special occasion it's hard to beat.
16 October 2025
Good but didn't blow me away
Had this at a restaurant and it was nice enough — dark fruity, smooth finish with some spice. But for what it costs I expected to be more wowed. I think I just prefer bolder, punchier Syrahs. That said the quality is obviously there.