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Produced using grapes from two cool climate sites. One is next to the cool ocean breezes of False Bay and the other high on the slopes of the Simonsberg. The berries are picked in the cool of the early morning then chilled to 5ºC before being whole bunch pressed using the “champagne” cycle. Clarified juice is wild fermented 50% in new 225 litre French oak barrels and 30% in second fill barrels. Batonnage only starts when two thirds of the fermentation is completed. The wine is bottled approximately 12 months after fermentation with around 10% of the wine passing through malolactic fermentation.
| Wine Type | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Cape South Coast |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Brand | Holden Manz |
| Cultivar | Chardonnay |
| Appellation | Cape South Coast |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Pack Size | 1x75cl |
| Pack Type | Loose Bottles |
| Alcohol Percentage | 14.50 |
| Duty Status | Duty Paid |
| Availability | Immediate |
A family owned wine producer located in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley. Established by owners Gerard Holden (a British investment banker in another life) & Migo Manz in 2010. The 22ha estate is situated between the Franschhoek River and Stony Brook at 300m above sea level. With only 16 ha under vine, their focus has always been red grape varieties, though their stellar white wines, from the reserve Chardonnay, to the Chenin Blanc, and now Semillon requires further inspection. Best you read the critic’s notes and taste, to see for yourself!
