MCMANIS
Pinot noir
2014
- Sustainable
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 grapes for the 2014 Pinot Noir were harvested between September 4th and the 20th 2014, with an average Brix of 24.8. 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
With its medium ruby hue, the 2014 McManis Pinot Noir offers strawberry preserves, fresh cherry mixed with vanilla and cream aromatics. Once in the mouth, these flavors are recognizable, in addition to a hint of blueberry. Round and mouthwatering, the finish of this Pinot Noir is a well balanced combination of fruit flavors from the grapes and the vanilla and cream contributed from the oak aging.