2017 Holden Manz Chardonnay Barrel Fermented Avant-Garde Collection
Region: Elgin, Cape South Coast, South Africa
Tasting Note:December 21, 2017
Second wine tasted at Holden Manz Wine Estate with Wayne.
Medium greenish golden yellow in appearance. Layered nose with brioche, a bit of nuttiness, some lemon zest and a little bit of sweeter spices. Medium acidity (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Rich mouthfeel with a touch of yeast, notes of citrus, lemon curd, and a touch of white flowers.
Aged for 7 months in 50% new French oak barrels on the lees. Only 18% went through malolactic fermentation.
Drink Dates:
2017 till 2024.
Price Point:
$ - Tasted at the estate, not widely available in the USA yet, but retails for around $21.00.