2008 Merlot
Winemaking Notes
After a short harvest beginning in late September through early October, the lots of Merlot averaged 25.9 degrees brix at harvest. All of the must was fermented for 7-9 days on the skin, pressed and the resulting wine finished fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes
Deep Garnet in color, with fruit aromas of Blackberry, Blueberry, Raspberry and Cassis are joined by notes of Vanilla, Hazelnut, Milk Chocolate and Caramel - from months of oak aging. The wine is soft and round in the mouth, the abundance of fruit present in the nose is replicated and lingers in the clean finish.
Technical Data:
| Alcohol: | 13.5% | | Total Acidity: | 6.9 g/L | | pH: | 3.56 | | Residual Sugar: | NA | | Appellation: | California | | Fermentation: | Stainless Steel | | Barrels: | New and Used French and American Oak Barrels | | Cases Produced: | 44,000 |
McManis Family Vineyards
18700 East River Road, Ripon, CA 95366
phone: 209-599-1186 fax: 209-599-1595 © 2005 McManis Family Vineyards
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