2000 Merlot

Winemaking Notes

This wine has a medium ruby color with youthful bright purple hues. Fresh cherry and red berry fruits are featured in the aroma along with a lavish dose of toasty French oak in the bouquet. Flavors are of ripe currants are paired with supple tannins leading to a chocolate oak finish.

Barrel aged for 8 months in 13% New American oak barrels, 48% New French Oak barrels, and 39% neutral French and American Oak barrels.

Technical Data:

Alcohol:	12.3%
Total Acidity:	.60g/100ml
pH:	3.57
Residual Sugar:	n/a
Appellation:	California
Fermentation:	Stainless Steel
Barrels:	Barrel aged for 8 months in 13% New American oak barrels, 48% New French Oak barrels, and 39% neutral French and American Oak barrels.
Vineyard:	Harvested from the Dutchman Vineyard on September 25 at 24.0°Brix
Cases Produced:	1150

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

email us at: wine@mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com