MCMANIS
Cabernet Sauvignon
2021
- Sustainable
- Vegan
About this winery
McManis Family Vineyards is a grower and vintner of premium varietal wine grapes located in the Northern Interior of California. The company was founded in 1990 by Ron and Jamie McManis - fourth generation family farmers. The McManis family has been growing grapes in this region since 1938. McManis Family Vineyards currently operates over 2500 acres of wine grapes and after the 1997 harvest, a state-of-the-art winery was designed and built to maximize the resulting wine's quality through small...
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Production notes
The Cabernet Sauvignon is 100% estate fruit and was harvested between August 20th and October 28th with an average Brix of 26.0. After 7-9 days of fermentation on the skins, the resulting wine was pressed and finished fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine was then aged on French and American Oak for 4-6 months. a final blend of 77% Cabernet with 9% Petite Sirah, 8% Petit Verdot, and 6% Tannat for added texture, body and color.
Tasting notes
Dark garnet in color with a bouquet full of blueberry, blackberry and black cherry notes and a hint of smoke. Medium-bodied on the palate with juicy black currant and black cherry flavors, it finishes with rounded, creamy tannins and a hint of mocha.