Holden Manz Elysium 2018 is produced from a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Syrah. The third vintage of this unique co-fermented wine is only possible due to the rare occurrence of Merlot and Syrah ripening at the same time on the Holden Manz farm in Franschhoek. The individual varietals were hand-picked on 27 March 2018 and then hand-sorted allowing only the most optimally ripe berries to be used for this wine. Three brand new 225-litre French oak barrels with medium toast were filled with a mix of Merlot and Syrah berries. The barrels were rolled regularly until spontaneous fermentation occurred. Cuvaison took place over approximately 50 days. Matured for 23 months in new French oak barrels and bottled on 5 February 2020. Residual sugar: 2.4g/l. Bottled at 15.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: The most captivating complexity with intense aromas of black cherry, savoury nuttiness, beef dripping, dark chocolate and ripe strawberry. Elegant nuances of blueberry backed with a subtle hint of forest floor and the faintest whiff of white truffle!

Palate: Full bodied, intense, broad flavour profile with notes of black cherry and prunes. A savoury meaty mid-palate with a hint of earthiness. A highly complex, exciting, multi-layered wine.

Finish: Refined with supple tannins and a long finish. Lingering notes of mocha, nutmeg and anise play off each other beautiful.

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