Big G

Beef Wellington or winter warming daube de boeuf. Barbequed leg of Karoo lamb with rosemary, garlic and olive oil!

2021 harvest was approx. 2 weeks later than normal due to cooler weather throughout the season, which persisted through harvest time and expressed itself with vines of higher acidity. The season produced strong vine growth, good bunch and berry sizes. Moderate weather allowed for slower ripening and longer hang times for the bunches, which translated into deeper concentrated colour and flavour.

Matured for 20 months in 30% new 225 litre French oak barrels.

The individual varieties were handpicked and sorted allowing only the best berries to be used for this wine. Selected blocks in the vineyard are allocated to be used in making the Big G. All grapes fermented wild. Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot were harvested between 13 March 2021 and 6 April 2021 and co-fermented in open top fermenters.

Holden Manz is a family owned wine producer located in the heart of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. Established by owners Gerard Holden & Migo Manz in 2010 the estate grows cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and syrah and sources a selection of white varietals from specialist growers.