Holden Manz Chenin Blanc Reserve 2020

Hand selected bunches from two excellent vineyards in the Simonsberg/Paarl area (80%) and from Perdeberg (20%). 100% from vines certified by the Old Vine Project – mostly bush vines over 35 years old. Harvested during the period 12th to 27th February 2020. Berries cooled to 5ºC prior to “Champagne” crush cycle. Clarified juice transferred by gravity to barrels and tanks for fermentation. Wild yeast fermentation with 28% 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 21 January 2021

2019/20 was a true winemaker’s vintage. A relatively cold and wet winter gave way to late and disorganized flowering. Our vineyard team had to apply plenty of anticipation and thought to deal with the changing and unusual weather which disrupted the regular pattern of activities. A generally cooler vintage has produced wines with exceptional elegance!

Hand selected bunches from two excellent vineyards in the Simonsberg/Paarl area (80%) and from Perdeberg (20%). 100% from vines certified by the Old Vine Project – mostly bush vines over 35 years old. Harvested during the period 12th to 27th February 2019. Berries cooled to 5ºC prior to “Champagne” crush cycle. Clarified juice transferred by gravity to barrels and tanks for fermentation. Wild yeast fermentation with 28% 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 21 January 2020. FOOD PAIRING