Holden Manz Wines
Holden Manz Chenin Blanc Reserve 2021
2021 harvest was approx. 2 weeks later than normal due to cooler weather throughout the season, which persisted through harvest time and expressed itself with grapes of higher acidity. The season produced strong vine growth with good bunch and berry sizes. The grapes for this wine were harvested from vines planted in 1982 which are registered with the Old Vine Project
Hand selected bunches from an excellent vineyard in the Simonsberg/Paarl area. 100% from vines certified by the Old Vine Project – all bush vines over 35 years old. Harvested during the period 12th to 15th February 2021. Berries cooled to 5ºC prior to “Champagne” crush cycle. Clarified juice transferred by gravity to barrels and tanks for fermentation. Wild yeast fermentation with 100% vinified and matured for 12 months in a mix of new and second fill French oak barrels. All the wine was stirred continually on the fine lees. Bottled 15 February 2022. Limited production of 844 bottles. TECH SHEET 2020
Medium to full bodied with a fine line of crisp acidity. Rounded palate, long and powerful finish, yellow fruit with lingering flavors of fresh ginger and pineapple.