2015 Holden Manz Elysium
Region: Franschhoek Valley, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Even better than when we tasted in barrel two years ago. Dark purplish ruby red. Thick and layered nose coated with mocha, blackberries, dark flowers and a bit of gravel. Medium plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Almost silky on the palate rich in spices, especially cinnamon and black currants. Long and lingering finish. Cannot wait to see this in a few years.
The 2015 Elysium is a brand new bottling from Holden Manz. This maiden vintage is made up of 50% Merlot and 50% Syrah, of which 80% is co-fermented and the remaining 20% Syrah is added at the end. Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak. Only 800 bottles produced.
2019 till 2039.
Price Point:
$$$$ - Tasted at the estate, retail from the winery is R1500 or around $100.00.Deep purplish ruby red. Dark and rich nose coated in caramel, dark fruits and perfumed flowers. Heavy oaky tannins (8/10) with a full body. Dark and heavy palate with dark berries, sweet spices and a touch of gravel. Long and lingering finish. Could easily see this drinking for 15+ years.
Barrel Tasting with Gerard Holden and Thierry Haberer. We got a sneak preview of a bottling that has not yet been released or even named. A little bit of an experiment. Made up of 50% Merlot and 50% Syrah, of which 80% is co-fermented and the remaining 20% Syrah is added at the end. Aged in 100% new French oak, been in barrel for around 2 years now, not sure how much longer it will be fermented for.
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Price Point:
$$$$ - Tasted at the estate, retail from the winery is R1500 or around $100.00.