- 92 points -
GOLD MEDAL
June 2019A real crowd-pleaser, plump, juicy and well-crafted for its style, fruit-forward with just enough acid and a fun and friendly finish
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MCMANIS
Pinot noir
2018
- Sustainable
- Vegan
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir
100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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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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Product notes
Over 90% of the fruit for the 2018 Pinot Noir came from Lodi. The remainder came from McManis’ own River Junction AVA.
Production notes
After fermenting on the skins for 6-9 days the must was pressed. The resulting wine finished fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and then was aged in new & used French and American oak barrels for approximately 6 months. The wine is predominantly Pinot Noir, with a small amount of Petite Sirah added for color and texture.
Tasting notes
A bright ruby hue with aromas of strawberry preserves and strawberries and cream. On the palate this wine is a combination of bright fruit flavors with hints of vanilla from the oak ageing.
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