Rothko Rosé

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

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.

Winter 2023 saw above average rainfall and plenty of cold days keeping the vines dormant. The growing season was characterised by average temperatures and regular rains until November. January and February was hot and dry which allowed picking in near perfect conditions with cooler mornings allowing fruit to be harvested in an ideal way. 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 53% Grenache, 24% 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.