2007 Zinfandel

With harvest Dates of August 17 - 29 2007 and an average Brix at Harvest of 25.3° Brix, the winemakers were very happy with what they saw in the quality of the fruit. After 7-9 days of stainless steel fermentation on the skins, the must was pressed and the wine finished fermentation. The wine was then aged on average for 4-6 months with a combination of new and used, French and American Oak.

Deep Ruby in color, the 2007 McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel is replete with Raspberry, Blueberry and Blackberry aromas. Oak aging has contributed a bouquet of spice as background to the mélange of fruit. The abundance of mixed berry flavors are wrapped in the rich, creamy wine while the tannins are soft and rounded. Hints of Cinnamon and Clove become noticeable in the finish, as the fruit begins to wane.