2009 Zinfandel

Winemaking Notes

With harvest Dates of Sept. 25 - Oct. 2nd 2009 and an average Brix at Harvest of 27.3° 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.

Tasting Notes
The 2009 McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel has a bright hue and is deep purple in color. The scent of Black Raspberry and Strawberry proliferate in the nose. Background notes of carmalized sugar and vanilla are also present. Rich, soft and creamy in the mouth, the fruit sensation promised by the nose is delivered upon in the overall flavors of the wine. Berry flavors and hints of vanilla linger long after the wine is swallowed.

Technical Data:

Alcohol:	14.5%
Total Acidity:	6.00 g/L
pH:	3.61
Residual Sugar:	NA
Appellation:	California
Fermentation:	Stainless Steel
Barrels:	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

2009 Zinfandel

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