2019 Proprietors Blend White

Holden Manz Wine Estate, known as Franschhoek's hidden gem, is located in the southernmost corner of the stunningly beautiful Franschhoek Valley.

A stunning blend of, 40% Chardonnay, 40% Viognier and 20% Chenin Blanc. Pale gold in colour with a bright, flinty nose featuring limes, green apples, tangerine and honeysuckle. 12 months lees contact adds a creaminess and complexity, presenting an appealing full mouth and length. Elegant flavours of citrus and white blossom, knit with a minerality, some salinity and complex acidity provide a long, smooth finish.

The component varietals were harvested individually and vinified separately before blending at 12 months. Stainless steel fermented viognier saw no wood while the chardonnay was barrel fermented using natural yeast and the chenin blanc was 20% barrel fermented using indigenous yeasts. All three components were blended 12 months after fermentation to produce a moreish wine which celebrates each of the varietals.