2016 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

Barrel Tasting with Gerard Holden and Thierry Haberer.

Deep purplish ruby red. Floral notes on the nose with some leather and a touch of caramel. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Black fruits and sweet spices throughout. A touch savory in the long and dry finish.

Drink Dates:

N/A

Rating:

91 - 93 Points.

Price Point:

$$$ - Tasted out of the barrel at the estate, average retail is around $68.00 for the current vintage.

Holden Manz Wine Estate, Syrah/Shiraz, Syrah Reserve, Red Wine, Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, Barrel Tasting, Estate VisitGreg Ballington2016, Holden Manz Wine Estate, Syrah/Shiraz, Syrah Reserve, Red Wine, Franschhoek Valley, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa, BT, Barrel Tasting, $$$, December 2017, Estate Visit, Thierry HabererComment