2018 Holden Manz Chenin Blanc

Estate: Holden Manz Wine Estate

Region: Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

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Tasting Note:October 3, 2019

Pale golden yellow with a slightly greenish hue. Rich and full nose with a touch of hay, layers of honeysuckle, white stone fruits and butter. Medium plus acidity (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Well balanced and rounded with layers of honeysuckle, pears, lychee, honey, stone fruits and a touch of wax. Long finish. Lovely complexity and easy to drink.

Second vintage of this Chenin Blanc from Holden Manz. The 2018 vintage is sourced from 40+ year old vines from all over the Western Cape such as Wellington, Stellenbosch and Paarl. All aged on the lees with 20% being aged for around 6 months in a mix of new and old French oak.

Drink Dates:

2019 till 2025.

Rating:

93 points.

Price Point:

$ - Tasted at the estate, can be found in the USA for around $22.00.

Holden Manz Wine Estate, Chenin Blanc, White Wine, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South AfricaGreg2018, Holden Manz Wine Estate, Chenin Blanc, White Wine, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa, Estate Visit, Thierry Haberer, October 2019, 93 Points, $Comment