Holden Manz Cabernet Franc Reserve 2022 Holden Manz crossed with a generous minerality

crossed with a generous minerality

Well balanced savoury flavours with good volume and a mineral aftertaste

A mix of stainless steel tank and barrel fermented using wild yeast before 22 months of maturation in a selection of French oak barrels

This wine consists of mainly free run juice with some juice from the heart of the press

Berries were transferred to a combination of stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels (60% new) and allowed to ferment slowly using wild yeast at low temperatures

Holden Manz Cabernet Franc Reserve 2022 Holden Manz crossed with a generous mineralityA subtly fragrant aromatic wine with mulberries, blackberries and raspberry leaf prevalent on the nose giving way to lavender and spice notes with just a whiff of tarragon on the palate. Enchanting red fruit nose. Rich and elegant wine with predominant cassis and dark berries with red fruit notes on top. Well balanced savoury flavours with good volume and a mineral aftertaste. Wood is well integrated. Oodles of richness and tension with a long finish.