Reverse Wine Snob

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good

  • About
  • Aldi® Picks
  • Costco® Picks
  • Trader Joe’s® Picks
  • FREE GUIDE
  • Insider Deals
menu icon
go to homepage
Get Our Free Guide!
search icon
Homepage link
  • FREE GUIDE!
  • Insider Deals
  • Best Of Lists
    • - Costco
    • - Trader Joe's
    • - Aldi
  • About
  • The Rating System
  • More Helpful Links
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
  • ×

    McManis Family Vineyards Petite Sirah - Smoky Blackberry and Toffee

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 27, 2012 Last Updated: March 3, 2021

    2010_McManis_Family_Vineyards_Petite_Sirah

    100% Petite Sirah from California.

    Sample submitted for review. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $9.

    From the winemaker:

    "The McManis family estate is recognized as the premiere site for Petite Sirah grapes in the Northern Interior, so the excellent quality of this wine is no surprise! Fermented for 7-9 days and aged on French and American oak for 4 months, the wine is vivid purple with lively flavors of boysenberry, blackberry and cassis, with hints of hazelnut and toffee in the bouquet. The wine is full flavored, rich and substantial, with a long, mouthwatering finish.

    14.5% Alcohol"

    Petite Sirah is an under-appreciated varietal that I really enjoy. Not only do wines of this variety tend to be big and full-bodied, but Petite Sirah is one of my favorite pairings with chocolate. In fact, you may have seen some of the articles recently claiming that red wine is not a good match for chocolate...don't believe it. Next time you are partaking in some rich dark chocolate goodness, pair it up with a succulent Petite Sirah and watch the fireworks happen in your mouth.

    The 2010 McManis Family Vineyards Petite Sirah begins with rich aromas of blackberry, baking spice, black currant, toffee and black pepper. This very dry wine tastes of smoky blackberry and sour black cherry. The finish shows some spice, lingering notes of oak, toffee and chocolate. Give it some time to breathe to get the best taste.

    Other reviews of McManis Family Vineyard wine:
    2010 McManis Family Vineyards Malbec
    2010 McManis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir
    Jack Tone Vineyards Red Wine Box
    Jack Tone Vineyards White Wine Box

    See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here.


    Taste Rating: 7              Cost Rating: 8
    Overall Rating: 7.3

    Recommended Buy


    Filed Under: California, Petite Sirah

    << Barone Fini Valdadige Pinot Grigio - Molto Bene!
    Blason d'Aussièries Corbières Domaines Barons De Rothschild (Lafite): Long Name = Good Wine? >>

    About Jon Thorsen

    Author and independent wine consumer helping millions of people find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. Sign up for my FREE GUIDE to learn how! Read more about me...

    Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals Header Square
    Limited Time offers with amazing discounts just for our readers.

    Don't Miss Out!

    About Reverse Wine Snob

    Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good! Jon Thorsen is an independent wine consumer who has been helping millions of people find great wines without breaking the bank since 2011. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob® sign up for my free guide and don't miss our exclusive Insider Deals! Read more about Reverse Wine Snob in the news and about me.

    Reverse Wine Snob Logo

    The "Perfect 10" Pack!

    Insider Deal Perfect 10 Pack!Four of our highest rated wines, all with 10 Taste Ratings (94+ points), all from different wineries, and all offered at a huge discount! Get them while you can.

    More Info

    Join over 450,000 followers on social media!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Get Our Free Guide! How To Drink Great Wine...Without Breaking The Bank

    Free Guide! How To Drink Great Wine Without Breaking The BankReady to start drinking the best wine of your life, and save money doing it? Sign up for our 5 Day Free Guide!

    Learn More

    Helpful Links

    • - Ask The Expert Series
    • - Browse by Variety, Region, etc.
    • - Buy My Book on Amazon
    • - Get Our Free Guide
    • - How To Choose A Good Bottle of Wine
    • - Insider Deals
    • - Insider Deal FAQ
    • - Printable Lists of Recommended Wines
    • - Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • - The Rating System
    • - Wine Tasting Basics

    • - Advertise
    • - Contact Info
    • - Submit Samples for review

    How To Drink Great Wine...Without Breaking The Bank

    Tired of wasting money on bad wine? Sign up for our Free Guide!

    No commitments, no spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    Best Of Lists!

      • - Aldi Wine
      • - Best Pizza Wines
      • - Best Red Wines of 2022
      • - Box Wines
      • - Cabernet Sauvignon
      • - Chardonnay
      • - Chianti
      • - Costco Wine
      • - French Wines
      • - Italian Wines
      • - Malbec
      • - Merlot
      • - Oregon Wines
      • - Organic Wines
      • - Pinot Noir
      • - Red Blends
      • - Rosé
      • - Riesling
      • - Sauvignon Blanc
      • - Spanish Wines
      • - Sparkling Wine
      • - Syrah
      • - Thanksgiving Wines
      • - Trader Joe's Wine
      • - Vegan Wines
      • - Zinfandel
      • And Many More Best of Lists

    Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

    Copyright © 2011–2023 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy