Grapes for the Holden Manz Syrah Reserve 2016 were picked on 30 March 2016. Hand-selected bunches of concentrated ripe syrah were cold macerated over an extended period of time prior to barrel fermentation. 20% whole bunch fermented using wild yeast in a combination of 225 and 500-litre French oak barrels. Maturation took place in a mix of 70% 500-litre French oak barrels (50% new) and 30% 225-litre French oak barrels (100% new). A total of 2,932 bottles were produced. Bottled at 14.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Savoury nose with floral hints of dried violets and fraises des bois combined with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Palate: Ripe and bold dark fruit and spicy notes, think Cornas/Hermitage style, black pepper, rounded tannins.

Finish: A long powerful finish.

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