McManis Family Vineyards, California Zinfandel 2023

McManis Family Vineyards’ 2023 California Zinfandel is a richly fruity, approachable red led by grapes sourced largely from the Lodi area. It combines classic Zinfandel character with the dependable craftsmanship of a fifth-generation California grape-growing family, offering generous flavor and excellent everyday versatility.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep ruby-red color and opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe red fruits, complemented by the warm, fruit-forward character typical of Zinfandel. On the palate, it is generous and smooth, with concentrated berry flavors, gentle spice and a rounded texture supported by subtle oak influence. Approachable in its youth, this Zinfandel is best enjoyed over the next few years, when its fresh fruit and supple structure are at their most expressive. A short period of cellaring may add further softness and integration, although it is not intended as a long-term aging wine.

Production
The majority of the grapes come from vineyards in Lodi, within California’s warm inland San Joaquin Valley, where the region’s climate and soils are well suited to producing ripe, expressive Zinfandel. McManis carefully selects rootstocks and clones adapted to local conditions and uses labor-intensive practices such as leaf removal and cluster thinning. The must ferments in stainless-steel tanks for seven to nine days, with the wine then transferred to another tank to complete fermentation. It undergoes both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation before maturing for four to six months in a combination of new and used French and American oak, with wood added during the winery’s own production process.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C. This fruit-rich Zinfandel is a natural match for barbecued ribs, grilled burgers, pulled pork, spicy sausages and pepperoni pizza, while its ripe berry character also complements hearty pasta dishes and mature cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but a brief 20–30 minute airing can help open the aromas and soften the wine further.

Producer
McManis Family Vineyards represents five generations of grape growing in California’s northern inland regions, although the winery itself was founded in 1990. Today, the family farms approximately 2,700 hectares of premium grape varieties across ten estate vineyards in key areas around the San Joaquin Valley. The winery is particularly recognized for its sustainable viticulture and has received Green Winery certification across all of its vineyards, an achievement that reflects its commitment to responsible farming at considerable scale.

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