Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards

Holden Manz Cabernet Franc Reserve

2025 Double Gold Medal

Holden Manz


Holden Manz Holden Manz Cabernet Franc Reserve
VARIETAL:
Other Red Varieties other than above-mentioned classes (Specify Varietal)

VINTAGE:
2022

MORE INFORMATION:
A mix of stainless steel tank and barrel fermented using wild yeast before 22 months of maturation in a selection of French oak barrels. Selected bunches from our cabernet franc vineyard were berry sorted before a 5 day cold soak. 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. Post fermentation maturation of 41 days. This wine consists of mainly free run juice with some juice from the heart of the press. The wine will continue to develop in bottle over the next 7-10 years. Limited production

Medium rare kudu fillet; vine roasted tomatoes; fried corn polenta. Tomato bredie.

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