Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards

Chardonnay Reserve

2023 Gold Medal

Holden Manz


Holden Manz Chardonnay Reserve
VARIETAL:
Dry Chardonnay (<5g/l or up to 9g/l if TA <2g/l lower)

VINTAGE:
2020

MORE INFORMATION:
COLOUR Bright hay colour. NOSE Butterscotch, brioche, orange blossom, fresh almonds, lemon zest. PALATE Extended lees contact adds a creaminess and complexity, presenting an appealing length of palette. Full mouth feel, crisp clean acidity highlighting ripe lemons and limes. Elegant flavours of Cape gooseberry, white peach and elderflower interwoven with complex acidity provide a long, smooth finish.

FOOD PAIRING West coast rock lobster served with lemon butter sauce. Slow poached pernod oysters with fresh apple, verjuice dill and lees. Roasted monkfish wrapped in parma ham. Hand dived sea scallops pan fried with a pea purée

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS

Southern Sun
Bidvest Premier Lounge
Kuehne+Nagel