Hiro Rose

This stunning rosé is named after the daughter of the owners. She is vivacious, talented and full of energy – just like her namesake wine! Enjoy with a fresh lobster and mango salad.

Winter 2019 saw cool temperatures and good strong rains allowing the vines a chance to rest. Growing season was dominated by moderate temperatures and a slow ripening.

The wine is matured on fine lees for additional 6 months with a regular battônage before the final blending and bottling. Approx 30% was matured in third fill 500 litre barrels.

The wine is made in true Provençal style. Dry and fruit driven, the wine is made from 77% Grenache and 23% Cinsault. Grapes are hand harvested early morning at around 23 balling. The winemaking process is done in reductive conditions with the use of dry ice and carbon dioxide gas. Grapes are crushed at 5°C with approximately 3 hours skin contact gained during a light pressing. Two days of juice settling followed by racking before spontaneous fermentation at 14°C for approximately 19 days.

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.