HOLDEN MANZ

HOLDEN MANZ RESERVE CABERNET FRANC RED VEGAN WINE 2014

HARVEST

The 2014 harvest exceeded expectations in terms of both volume and quality. Although the crop was harvested later than usual and over a short time, the cold, wet winter constituted ideal weather conditions during the flowering and berry set period and moderate weather conditions during this harvest season contributed to the size and quality of this year’s harvest. It was also a particularly healthy year from a disease perspective. One of the most challenging yet rewarding of recent harvests 2014 provided the opportunity to hand select the best quality grapes for special treatment in the cellar.

TECHNICAL DATA

Analysis: Alc: 14.96% • TA: 5.8 g/l • RS: 3.4 g/l • pH: 3.63

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

30% new French oak barrels. 70% second third fill French oak barrels. 18 month ageing. Selected bunches from the cabernet franc were berry sorted, crushed and destemmed before a 5 day cold soak. After malolactic fermentation the wine was transferred to oak barrels to begin the ageing process. Decant before serving.

COLOUR

Bright ruby red

NOSE

A subtly fragrant aromatic wine with spicy, white pepper notes and hints of cigar box and pencil shavings, with enchanting black fruit on the nose.

PALATE

Predominantly red fruit with dark berry coming through, balanced, nice volume, elegant tannins with a rounded finish. The wood is very well integrated, pleasantly grippy tannins with a long velvety finish.

FOOD PAIRING

Medium rare springbok fillet, red meat, mushrooms, lentils

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