Dark red color with black cherries, hibiscus, alluring aromas of raspberry and cassis backed with hints of cedar wood and cherry pipe tobacco on the nose. Soft, voluptuous integrated tannins with a rich creamy cassis freshness. Silky smooth broad mid palate with a finish which is full of red fruits, un-crushed black peppercorns, nutmeg and long lingering flavors.
Winter ended on a relatively warm note in August, resulting in quick growth and even bud burst. A cooler spring slowed growth before warm, dry and sunny early summer conditions accelerated the harvest. Hot weather pre-harvest reduced the crop significantly however the resulting fruit was some of the best seen in recent years.
The individual varieties were handpicked and sorted allowing only optimally ripe berries to be used for this wine. Selected blocks in the vineyard were identified to be used in making the Proprietors’ Blend. All grapes fermented wild; 15% barrel fermented in new wood. Limited production.
Winemaker: Thierry Haberer
The individual varieties were handpicked and sorted allowing only optimally ripe berries to be used for this wine. Selected blocks in the vineyard were identified to be used in making the Proprietors’ Blend. All grapes fermented wild; 15% barrel fermented in new wood. Limited production.
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.
