Gerard Holden of Holden Manz on their flagship wine, the Elysium

Gerard Holden from Holden Manz Wine Estate in Franschhoek, South Africa gives an amusing account about their flagship wine, the Elysium, at a masterclass held at the farm on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.

Thierry Haberer, French cellarmaster clearly decided that some of the wine needs to be kept on the side for something special!

And with a blend of Merlot and Syrah it foxed even top Masters of Wine.