Aupa Monyatsi

9.7

Beautifully smooth wine, low tannins and a fruity finish. Absolutely amazing — 3 months ago

David L

9.2

‘19 Holden Manx Barrel Fermented Chardonnay. Standout orchard fruits highlighted by peach pit/mango mid palate…not hiding behind toasty new oak. It’s still creamy & round, with just enough acidity to balance. — 5 years ago

Kevin Fabrizio

9.3

Who said sauv blancs can’t be incredible? Ripe white peaches, wildflower aroma, beautiful structure & color. — 7 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Medium ruby red. Layered nose with black cherries, anise, graphite and a bit woody. Medium tannins (5.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Tons of wood on the palate with raspberries, dark bitter cocoa and gravel. Medium plus finish with solid acidity. Drink till 2025. — 8 years ago

Lara Van Dyk

9.0

Julia kuier on a Sunday- what a treat — 8 years ago

Jon Fine

9.2

very correct Oregon Pinot--lithe, seductive, all the good stuff. — 9 years ago

Chris DeBarr

9.1

Holden Wine Company strikes again with a delicious carbonic Nuovo of Gamay & Dolcetto. Surprisingly grownup & deliciously quaffable in a twist on Nouveau that over delivers for a 2015 vintage! — 10 years ago

Kelly Perkins

9.2

Very aromatic. Good flavor — 5 months ago

Benjamin Carson

9.0

We enjoyed it — 5 years ago

Jeanne Brophy

9.5

Fantastic unlike any Pinot Gris I had. The age is nice — 6 years ago

Josh Claxton

9.0

Leesy lychee fruit drizzled in honey with diced almonds. — 7 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

NatDiego - 2018 — 8 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

@Delectable Wine this is the 2017 Verspieren-Haberer Grenache Rosé Rosalie.

Second wine for Christmas at my Uncles house in South Africa. Beautiful light salmon pink. Lots of layers on the nose with notes of watermelon, strawberries, and white flowers. High acidity (7/10) and light bodied. Zesty and crisp on the palate. Lovely roses, strawberries, melon and watermelon. Insanely long and lingering finish. Perfect for the hot summer day today, love what Thierry is doing in SA! Drink till 2021. (92+)
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Love what Thierry is doing with this Rosé and with all the wines and barrels we tasted today at the Holden Manz Wine Estate with Wayne Buckley-Koch (Marketing Director) and Gerard Holden (Owner). This bottling is made up of 63% Grenache, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Syrah, 9% Cinsault and 7% Cabernet Franc. The fruit comes from various areas in the Coastal Region, like Wellington and Stellenbosch for the Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault as well as Franschhoek Valley for both Cabernets. Gently pressed as whole bunches before settling in the steel tanks for 12 hours and being removed from the lees. Very excited to try out the 2018 if we get a chance, it is supposed to be lighter and more elegant with less Cabernet.
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$ - Given as a sample from the winemaker. Retail prices are R105.00 or around $5.00 for a 750mL and R220.00 or around $11.00 for a magnum. Insane value! — 8 years ago

with Sean and India

Marius Du Plessis

9.5

Deep fruity - great wine — 6 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

imminently drinkable. Medium body citrus and balance. Want some age for it really to shine, though. — 5 years ago

Josh Claxton

8.9

Leesy, natty chard. Can’t help but wonder if there might be more tension in the wine if it wasn’t 2015. Not my favorite from Holden, but still tasty! — 7 years ago

Megan Mortenson

9.8

Honestly, so good. It’s like a party in your mouth. I like that it’s kinda sour but smooth and refreshing at the same time. — 7 years ago

Peter Krug

9.4

Really enjoyed this one. Soooo smooth and yet still rich. Prunes ftw! Thanks honey for picking it up when I was out of town at #moraswinetasting Incredible! — 8 years ago

Toonie Doolins

9.0

Sometimes your plans change. That’s life. Across the street you might find pretty things. Delicious dry, slightly sour rose to be enjoyed with an old friend and a new and actually young friend. — 8 years ago

with Heather

Lee Lightfoot

9.3

Toasted almonds on the nose. California Holden fruit and honey on the palate. Impressive. — 10 years ago