Viognier 2014

MCMANIS

Viognier
2014

  • Sustainable
Country
United States
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
California
Varietal(s)
Viognier 100 %
Colour
White
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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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Production notes

Grapes were harvested between September 29 and 30th, 2014. The majority of fruit came from the Estate Vineyards and averaged 28 Brix at harvest. The juice was cold fermented in Stainless Steel to retain the unique fruit characteristics of Viognier.

Tasting notes

Light straw in colour with aromas of peach, pear and apricot, and matching rich, velvety flavours. The long fruit finish has a slight note of minerality but is smooth and lacks any of the bitterness often associated with this variety.