Rothko Rosé

Best drunk with friends whilst enjoying nature’s magnificence but if necessary freshly shucked salty oysters should do the trick!!

Winter 2024 saw an extraordinary level of rainfall, almost double the long term average and plenty of cold days allowing the vines plenty of rest and ensuring well-stocked water reserves. The growing season was characterised by lower than average temperatures and a relatively dry spring contributing to low disease pressure. Summer 2025 saw moderate temperatures with a couple of heat spikes which allowed picking in near perfect conditions with cooler mornings allowing fruit to be harvested in an ideal way. Cooler evenings in particular helped preserve acidity and slow ripening which supported flavour and phenolic development. Rosé grapes were harvested under great conditions in February.

The wine is made in true Provençal style. Dry and fruit driven, the wine is made from 49% Grenache, 28% Syrah, 23% Cinsault. Whole bunch pressed, under dry ice, using the Champagne press cycle, average skin contact time is less than 3 hours. This maximises extraction of fruit flavours while minimizing colour transfer.

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.