Chardonnay
2021
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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100% of the fruit for the Chardonnay came from McManis’ very own River Junction AVA, located at the confluence of the San Joaquin and Stanislaus Rivers. The vineyards here sit below the waterline most of the year, resulting in temperatures 2-5 degrees cooler than the surrounding area and a more prominent diurnal temperature swing. Perfect for growing quality Chardonnay. The wine is cold fermented in stainless steel and filtered prior to oak aging for 4 months in a mix of French and American oak. Approximately two thirds of the wine was allowed to go through malolactic fermentation to add complexity and texture
Light golden straw in color with bright fruit aromas of pear, melon, and peach. The palate is driven by notes of stone-fruit, banana, vanilla, and a hint of buttered popcorn. Rich and decadent, this Chardonnay can be enjoyed on its own or with a delicious meal.
This wine is crisp, bright, with aromas of Green apple, peach, baked pear, allspice, and notes of toasted vanilla on the nose. The flavors on the palate are Golden Delicious apple, banana chips, layered with mineral, and a long dry finish.
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McManis River Junction 2020 Chardonnay is produced from sustainably-grown grapes in California's River Junction, designated an AVA in 2001, that is home to a single producer. This Chard is dry, medium-bodied and creamy with ripe red apple, peach, lemon pudding and buttery caramel flavours with a long and vibrant finish. Complex and beautifully balanced, and excellent value.
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Vanilla, toast and white pepper aromas lead to moderately ripe apple flavors and light vanilla and butter accents in this medium-bodied, richly textured wine.
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