2014 Holden Manz Syrah Reserve

Estate: Holden Manz Wine Estate

Region: Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 21, 2017

Last bottled red we tasted with Gerard and Wayne at Holden Manz.

Deep purplish ruby red. Lovely nose with purplish floral characteristics and dark berries. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus body. Integrated flavors with dark berries, dark cocoa, a touch of gaminess and undertones of spices. Long and lingering finish.

Only 2,570 bottles produced.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2025.

Rating:

90 points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Tasted at the estate, average retail is around $76.00.

Holden Manz Wine Estate, Syrah Reserve, Syrah/Shiraz, Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, Estate Visit, Red WineGreg Ballington2014, Holden Manz Wine Estate, Syrah/Shiraz, Syrah Reserve, Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, Red Wine, Estate Visit, December 2017, Thierry Haberer, $$$, 90 PointsComment