Practical information
Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
Open daily 10:00–17:00.
Hours and address checked with Google, October 2026
At a glance
- Tasting
- Tastings from R140 per person.
- Hours
- Open daily 10:00–17:00.
- Food
- Franschhoek Kitchen at Holden Manz Wine Estate and Holden Manz Wine Estate are on the estate. Picnics are available.
- Children
- Not confirmed yet. Ask the estate.
- Dogs
- Not confirmed yet. Ask the estate.
- Good to know
- Has wheelchair access.
Prices from the estate's website, checked October 2026. Hours and facilities from Google, updated October 2026. How we check
About
Holden Manz Wine Estate crafts an impressive portfolio of 23 wines across red, white, rosé, and dessert categories, drawing on classic varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc to capture the essence of Franschhoek Valley. With consistently strong ratings from both critics and visitors, this thoughtfully curated estate offers a genuine expression of the region's winemaking character.
- Wheelchair access
- Free parking
Experiences
Gold Tasting
TastingFour wines: Chenin Blanc, Proprietors' White Blend, Vernissage and Visionaire (R120 for Franschhoek Wine Tram guests).
Platinum Tasting
TastingFive wines: Chenin Blanc, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Syrah, Visionaire and the Big G.
Diamond Tasting
TastingSix wines: Chenin Blanc, Proprietors' White Blend, Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and the Big G.
Signature Whites Tasting
TastingFive whites, including the Semillon Reserve, Chenin Blanc Reserve and Barrel Fermented Chardonnay.
Signature Reds Tasting
TastingSix reds: Visionaire, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Big G, Merlot Reserve and Good Sport.
Barrel Tasting
CellarA barrel tasting presented by the winemaker or an owner: six current releases and three barrel samples, served with a harvest platter. R1,750 per couple, booked 48 hours ahead.
Prices as listed on the estate's website, checked October 2026.
Wines
23 wines
Elysium
Cabernet Franc
Reserve Syrah
Reserve Merlot
Big G
Chardonnay Réserve
Show all 23 winesAll 23 wines, by type
Red 12
- Elysium Shiraz, Merlot4.6(178)
- Cabernet Franc4.4(821)
- Reserve Syrah4.4(360)
- Reserve Merlot4.3(581)
- Big G Bordeaux Blend4.2(2,297)
- Proprietor's Red Blend Cabernet - Syrah4.1(491)
- Visionaire4.0(2,068)
- Syrah4.0(833)
- Cabernet Sauvignon4.0(664)
- Merlot3.9(250)
- Vernissage3.8(1,141)
- Diligencia Oscuro Red BlendNot yet rated
White 7
- Chardonnay Réserve4.2(297)
- Barrel Fermented Chardonnay4.1(1,168)
- Chenin Blanc Reserve4.0(201)
- Proprietor's White Blend3.8(372)
- Chenin Blanc3.7(858)
- Sémillon3.7(176)
- RothkoNot yet rated
Rosé 3
- Hiro Rosé4.0(230)
- Rothko Rosé3.7(343)
- Rosé3.5(385)
Dessert 1
- Good Sport Cape Vintage4.0(203)
Ratings from Vivino, September 2026. Vivino rates a wine once it has 25 ratings.
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Practical information
Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
Open daily 10:00–17:00.
Hours and address checked with Google, October 2026
Guides to Franschhoek
- Wine tasting prices in Franschhoek: what each estate chargesWhat a wine tasting costs at each Franschhoek estate, from the prices on their own websites: the standard tasting at every estate that publishes one, Cap Classique and pairings, the Wine Tram, booking, and how Franschhoek compares with the other valleys.
- How the Franschhoek Wine Tram works: lines, times and costsThe Franschhoek Wine Tram's five hop-on hop-off lines, the estates on each, how often the tram and its buses run, what a day costs once the tastings are added, and three sample days.