An elegant, perfumed example of Chenin Blanc with symphonic notes of citrus, tropical fruit, white flowers, and a whiff of white peach. Medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity. On the palate, bright pear and lemon meringue with lingering flavors of summer melon and a hint of toasted brioche.
Hand-selected bunches from a certified single block of 1983-planted bush vine vineyard in the Simonsberg/Paarl border area. Harvested on February 16, 2022. Berries cooled to 5ºC prior to the “Champagne” crush cycle. Clarified juice transferred by gravity to barrels and tanks for fermentation. Wild yeast fermentation with 20% vinified and matured in a mix of second and third fill French oak barrels. All the wine was stirred continually on the fine lees.
Winemaker: Thierry Haberer
Winemaker: Thierry Haberer
Named after owners Gerard Holden and Migo Mans, this Franschhoek property was originally developed into a wine farm in 1999. Located in the top, southernmost corner of the Franschhoek Valley, in the embrace of its spectacular mountains, the 22-hectare Holden Manz Wine Estate is situated between the Franschhoek River and Stony Brook at 300 meters above sea level. Today, it is a lifestyle destination, boasting a five-star guest house and spa, restaurant, picnics by the Franschhoek River, and an art collection housed in the town.
An exclusive grower of red grapes, the estate cultivates only its top 16 hectares under vineyards, notably Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Merlot, resulting in the production of ultra-premium wines made for the discerning wine connoisseur.
An exclusive grower of red grapes, the estate cultivates only its top 16 hectares under vineyards, notably Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Merlot, resulting in the production of ultra-premium wines made for the discerning wine connoisseur.
