The Winery Holden Manz of Franschhoek of Western Cape

Winery Holden Manz
The winery offers 21 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Franschhoek in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Holden Manz is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 21 wines for sale in of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Holden Manz Estate is an exceptional vineyard located in the heart of the picturesque region of Franschhoek, South Africa. Nestled in a lush valley surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains, this vineyard is renowned for its exquisite wines and serene living environment. Spanning 22 hectares, the vineyards of the Holden Manz Estate benefit from a Mediterranean oceanic climate, which is ideal for the production of red wine varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. Moreover, the property also produces excellent rosé wine and a spectacular Chardonnay. One aspect that renders the Holden Manz Estate unique is the meticulous care with which every step of the winemaking process is handled. From the choice of planting location to manual harvesting and the final blending, each detail is finely controlled to offer a collection of wines of the highest quality. The Estate not only produces wine but also offers an unparalleled gastronomic experience. It boasts an award-winning restaurant where diners can indulge in cuisine inspired by local, fresh, and organic products while savoring the Estate's wines. Furthermore, with Franschhoek recognized as South Africa’s culinary capital, visitors can rest assured that their meal will be a true feast for the taste buds. The Holden Manz Estate also offers luxurious accommodation facilities. Their Manor offers five spacious suites, all decorated with a refined sense of style, providing unmatched comfort to visitors. The estate also features an art gallery, a swimming pool, a spa, and a range of outdoor activities, making a stay at Holden Manz a truly unforgettable experience.

Top Winery Holden Manz wines

Looking for the best Winery Holden Manz wines in Franschhoek among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Holden Manz wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Holden Manz wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Holden Manz

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Holden Manz

How Winery Holden Manz wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of salty crumble with courgettes, goat cheese and bacon, tuna lasagna or cream and tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Holden Manz

On the nose the white wine of Winery Holden Manz. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Holden Manz. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Holden Manz

  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Holden Manz.

  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Viognier

Discovering the wine region of Franschhoek

The wine region of Franschhoek is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anthonij Rupert or the Domaine Holden Manz produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franschhoek are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franschhoek often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or ash and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, ripe blackberries or cigar.

In the mouth of Franschhoek is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 78 estates and châteaux in the of Franschhoek, producing 472 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Franschhoek go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top sweet wines of Winery Holden Manz

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Holden Manz

How Winery Holden Manz wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, lamb chops with figs and honey or white beans with tomato (italy).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Holden Manz

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Holden Manz. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or plum and sometimes also flavors of raisin, non oak or microbio.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Holden Manz

  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Holden Manz.

  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

The top red wines of Winery Holden Manz

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Holden Manz

How Winery Holden Manz wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fast and, shoulder of lamb in a crust or rabbit with onions and mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Holden Manz

On the nose the red wine of Winery Holden Manz. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Holden Manz. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Holden Manz

  • 2016With an average score of 4.24/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.05/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Holden Manz.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

The word of the wine: Aging

Period during which a wine is kept in a cellar where it goes through different phases of evolution of its aromatic range and a maturation of its constituents (evolution of the colour, refining of the tannins, harmonization of the different flavours, etc.). The wine evolves better and less quickly in large containers, whereas it deteriorates prematurely in half-bottles.

The top pink wines of Winery Holden Manz

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Holden Manz

How Winery Holden Manz wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of wild boar with honey, hot asparagus with comté cheese or languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with....

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Holden Manz

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Holden Manz. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or microbio and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Holden Manz

  • 2019With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.53/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Holden Manz.

  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Holden Manz

Planning a wine route in the of Franschhoek? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Holden Manz.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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