Intense ruby red center. Upfront mulberry, blackberry and dark cherries, followed by subtle spice aromas with nuances of elegantly integrated wood maturation. Smooth, elegant, and luscious. Expect dark fruits, blueberries, cherries and tobacco on first sip, supporting the palate of fruit with balanced acidity. Well-structured wine with rich and refined tannin, enticing texture with a long finish.
Excellent overall health and quality of the grapes. Even ripening due to a very good season leading up to harvest-time. Winter ended on a relatively warm note in August, which resulted in quick growth that was slowed down during a cooler spring. Warm, dry and windy summer conditions resulted in a lower yield.
Matured for 27 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Hand selected bunches underwent individual berry selection to ensure only the best fruit was fermented. A classic merlot which will continue to develop for the next 7-10 years.
Winemaker: Thierry Haberer
Matured for 27 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Hand selected bunches underwent individual berry selection to ensure only the best fruit was fermented. A classic merlot which will continue to develop for the next 7-10 years.
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, southern-most corner of the Franschhoek Valley, in the embrace of its spectacular mountains, the 22 hectares 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 five-star guest house and spa, restaurant, picnics by the Franschhoek river, with an art collection housed in the town. An exclusive grower of red grapes, the Estate only cultivates 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.
Today it is a lifestyle destination, boasting five-star guest house and spa, restaurant, picnics by the Franschhoek river, with an art collection housed in the town. An exclusive grower of red grapes, the Estate only cultivates 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.
