2018 Holden Manz Chardonnay Barrel Fermented Avant-Garde Collection

Estate: Holden Manz Wine Estate

Region: Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

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Tasting Note:October 3, 2019

Medium plus greenish yellow in appearance. Rich and oaky nose with a pineapple upside down cake. Medium acidity (6/10) with a medium body. Lovely and vibrant palate with some baked apples and lemon curd. Well rounded with a medium plus finish.

Aged for 7 months in 40% new French oak barrels on the lees. Only 25% went through malolactic fermentation.

Drink Dates:

2019 till 2026.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Tasted at the estate, not widely available in the USA yet, but retails for around $40.00.

Holden Manz Wine Estate, Chardonnay, White Wine, Barrel Fermented, Avant-Garde Collection, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa, Somerset WestGreg$$, 2018, Holden Manz Wine Estate, Chardonnay, Barrel Fermented, Avant-Garde Collection, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa, White Wine, 92 Points, Thierry Haberer, October 2019Comment