Viognier 2019

MCMANIS

Viognier
2019

  • Sustainable
  • Vegan
Country
United States
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
California
Subregion
San Joaquin, River Junction
Varietal(s)
Viognier
Sauvignon Blanc
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

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

In 2013, our River Junction vineyard in the River Junction AVA was Certified Sustainable under the Lodi Rules program, and since then, 100% of our Viognier has come from our own Estate vineyard. River Junction is at the confluence of the San Joaquin and Stanislaus Rivers.

Tasting notes

Light straw in color, the 2020 Viognier from McManis Family Vineyards is a rich, velvety white wine with peach, pear and apricot aromas. Similar stone fruits and vanilla notes grace the palate along with a touch of minerality, leading to a smooth and decadent finish.

Press reviews

Natalie MacLean

- 92 points -

July 2022 (Vintage 2020)

McManis Family Vineyards 2020 is vegan-friendly and produced from sustainably grown Viognier grapes. Fragrant with white florals, ripe peach, ginger spice and vanilla, the wine is full-bodied and vibrant with ripe peach, honeyed apple, vanilla, coconut, soft citrus and spice flavours lush and luxurious on the palate.

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Critics Challenge

- 90 points -

GOLD MEDAL

July 2020 (Vintage 2018)

Lovely peach fruit, balanced with crisp acidity.

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 Wine Enthusiast

- 90 points -

#31 TOP 100 BEST BUY 2021

November 2021

Rich and aromatic, this full-bodied, luxurious and ripe-tasting wine pours out coconut, fig, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors that coat the palate and linger on the finish.

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 Wine Enthusiast

- 90 points -

July 2022 (Vintage 2020)

Rich and aromatic, this full-bodied, luxurious and ripe-tasting wine pours out coconut, fig, vanilla and honeysuckle flavors that coat the palate and linger on the finish.

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