2008 Zinfandel

Winemaking Notes

With harvest Dates of Sept. 11 - Oct. 3rd 2008 and an average Brix at Harvest of 26.0° 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.

Tasting Notes
The 2008 McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel is dark purple in color, with bright hues. The nose is filled with pleasant fruit scents of Raspberry, Cherry and Boysenberry. The fruit promised on the nose is delivered on the palate. The wine is juicy and round. Hints of Hazelnut and carmalized sugar contributed by the oak aging, complete the finish.

Technical Data:

Alcohol:	14.5%
Total Acidity:	6.25g/L
pH:	3.55
Residual Sugar:	NA
Appellation:	California
Fermentation:	Stainless Steel
Barrels:	New and Used French and American Oak
Cases Produced:	12,000

McManis Family Vineyards
18700 East River Road, Ripon, CA 95366
phone: 209-599-1186 fax: 209-599-1595

email us at: wine@mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com

2008 Zinfandel

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