Holden Manz leads Cabernet Franc pack
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The Holden Manz Cabernet Franc Reserve 2012 was announced overall winner in the vintage section at the second South African Cabernet Franc Challenge. Holden Manz is the only cellar to have featured in the awards for both the first, as well as the second Cabernet Franc Challenges.
The Top 6 wines in alphabetical order were: Doolhof Wine Estate Single Vineyard Collection Cabernet Franc 2015, Kaapzicht Cabernet Franc 2014, My Wyn Cabernet Franc 2014, Nelson Wine Estate Lisha Nelson Cabernet Franc 2014, Rainbow’s End Wine Estate Limited Release 2015 and Warwick Estate Cabernet Franc 2013.
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