Description
The wine is made in true Provençal style. Dry and fruit driven, the wine is made from 53% Grenache, 24% Syrah, 23% Cinsault. Whole bunch pressed under dry ice using the Champagne press cycle, average skin contact time is less than 3 hours. This maximises extraction of fruit flavours while minimizing colour transfer. Picked on various dates between 29 January and 20 February 2024. Bottled 16 October 2024.
Best drunk with friends whilst enjoying nature’s magnificence but if necessary freshly shucked salty oysters should do the trick!
Producer Profile
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!
