Merlot 2013

MCMANIS

Merlot
2013

  • Sustainable
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Varietal(s)
Merlot 76 %
Petit Verdot 14 %
Teroldego 9 %
Autre-Other 1 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Sugar content
3.1 g/l
Aging vessel type
The wine then received the equivalent of approximately 6 months of aging in French Oak barrels.
Length of aging
6 months
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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

The grapes for our 2013 Merlot were harvested between September 14 – Oct.11, 2013, with an average Brix of 24.8.

Production notes

After fermenting on the skins for 6-9 days, the must was pressed and the resulting wine finished fermentation in Stainless Steel tanks.

Tasting notes

Our 2013 McManis Family Vineyards Merlot has bright purple hues highlighted with medium ruby color. Ripe Blackberry aromas are surrounded by a bouquet of cream and a hint of baking spices. Our 2013 Merlot, as with previous vintages, is juicy and concentrated with a mix of black fruit flavors and a vanilla creamy texture - contributed through oak aging. The wine is succulent with a toasty finish.