Grapes for the Holden Manz Cabernet Franc Reserve 2019 were harvested between 20 and 29 March 2019 compared with 23 March and 5 April for the 2018 vintage. 100% barrel fermented using wild yeast before 22 months of maturation in a selection of French oak barrels. Selected bunches were berry sorted before a 10 day cold soak. Berries were transferred to French oak barrels (80% new) and allowed to ferment slowly using wild yeast at low temperatures. Post fermentation maturation of 60 days. This wine consists of mainly free run juice with some juice from the heart of the press. Bottled on 12 August 2021. Residual sugar: 3g/l. Bottled at 15%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: A subtly fragrant aromatic wine with mulberries, blackberries and raspberry leaf prevalent on the nose giving way to tobacco leaf, lavender and spice. Overall an enchanting black and red fruit nose.

Palate: Rich and elegant soft textured wine with predominant cassis and dark berries with red fruit notes on top. Well balanced savoury flavors, tarragon and sweet basil, with good volume.

Finish: Oodles of richness and tension with a long finish. Wood is well integrated, pleasantly subtle silky tannins. Lingering notes of cedar wood and tobacco.

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