McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Good enough and cheap enough to drink everyday, the McManis Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi.

77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 5% Petite Sirah and 4% Tannat primarily from Lodi, California. The wine was aged for 4-6 months in a mix of new and used French and American oak.

Sample submitted for review. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.

From the bottle:

At the heart of a river junction at a special estate in California lies McManis Family Vineyards, where five generations of family farmers have perfected the art of growing fruit with outstanding depth of flavor. Our winemaking team then crafts that fruit into beautiful wines for everyday enjoyment.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of ripe blackberry. Medium-bodied on the palate with juicy black cherry and black currant flavors, it finishes with well-rounded, creamy tannins and a hint of mocha and smoke.

13.5% Alcohol

We’ve enjoyed many of the McManis Family wines here at Reverse Wine Snob over the years, but it’s been quite a while since we checked back in on them. In fact, the last vintage of the Cab that we reviewed was the 2010! As such, it was very nice to find that it is just as dependable as it’s always been.

The 2017 McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon begins with a pleasing aroma of vanilla, dark berry fruit, licorice and spice. Tasting the wine shows good dark and juicy fruit, loads of vanilla and nice touches of baking spice. Slightly sweet with soft tannins and a smooth mouthfeel, it’s very easy to drink. Really my only complaint is that the oak influence could be toned down just a notch. It ends dry and long with touches of tobacco and earth under the lingering licorice. Good enough and cheap enough to drink everyday!

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