The climate in California is hot, however morning mists and breezes blown in from the Pacific Ocean help cool the premium grape-growing areas. Regulating the temperature in this way slows the ripening of the grapes allowing intense complex flavours to develop. Chardonnay is the most popular plant, and wines can be simply region labelled, or may be harvested by smaller growers and vineyard labelled. The use of strong Oak is popular and full-bodied, intense rich citrus and ripe peach notes are characteristic.
A bright hue and medium straw in colour. This wine is filled with big, bright fruit aromas of pear and peach. The wine is viscous and creamy in the mouth. All the flavour promised by the nose is amply delivered with a long finish
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Petit Syrah 15%, Red Blend 10%
Dark garnet in colour, the Cabernet Sauvignon from McManis Family Vineyards is full of
dark berry fruit, such as blueberry, blackberry and black cherry. Oak aging has
contributed just a hint of smoke to the nose. The round, creamy wine delivers an
abundance of the fruit flavours promised. The fruit and oak are well-integrated and the
complexity of the wine plays on the palate.
The hue of the medium dark purple McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel, displays all
the attractive qualities of a young wine. Pleasant ripe redcurrants and fresh strawberry
immediately come to mind followed by caramelised sugar and toast. The savouriness
of bright red fruits are enveloped in the succulent, juicy wine which possesses soft,
supple tannins.
A youthful wine with aromas of fresh cherries and watermelon. On the palate,
flavours of juicy ripe strawberries and sweet candy are incredibly sumptuous and
ever so moreish.
Best served as an aperitif or perfect with Indian, Thai and other Asian cuisines.
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