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    McManis Pinot Noir – A Rare Find

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 22, 2022 Last Updated: October 24, 2022

    Solid Pinot Noir Under $10! We review the latest vintage of the McManis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir from Lodi.

    McManis Pinot Noir – A Rare Find

    Predominantly Pinot Noir along with a bit of Petite Sirah from Lodi, California. The wine is aged in French and American oak for 6 months.

    Sample submitted for review. The McManis Pinot Noir has an SRP of $12 and is available for as low as $9. Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.

    From the bottle:

    Five generations of family farmers have strived to grow quality grapes with outstanding depth of flavor. Our winemaking team then crafts that fruit into character driven wines for everyday enjoyment.

    Our Pinot Noir is bursting with aroma and flavor, leading with ripe red cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. The wine is silky on the palate with red fruit and vanilla undertones, culminating in a clean, lasting finish.

    Produced and Bottled by McManis Family Vineyards
    13.5% Alcohol

    The 2020 McManis Pinot Noir begins with a very pleasing aroma chock full of cherry vanilla cola, strawberry, raspberry and licorice plus a touch of some earthy rhubarb notes.

    The wine tastes surprisingly solid for such a low price. It doesn't have much complexity but it sure is crowd-pleasing. The medium-bodied wine features lots of sweet cherry and red berry notes, a soft and smooth mouthfeel and nice touches of creamy vanilla throughout.

    Light touches of spice and black tea lead into the dry, sweet cherry and vanilla finish. This is simply good stuff, a rare find for Pinot Noir under $10.

    2020 McManis Pinot Noir

    Taste: 7 (87-88 points)     Cost: 8
    OVERALL RATING: 7.3

    RECOMMENDED BUY

    And here's our previous review of the 2017 vintage:

    The 2017 McManis Pinot Noir begins with a very pleasing aroma chock full of cherry vanilla cola, raspberry and licorice plus a touch of some earthy rhubarb notes. The wine tastes surprisingly solid for such a low price. The medium-bodied wine features lots of sweet cherry and red berry notes, a soft and smooth mouthfeel and nice touches of creamy vanilla throughout. Light touches of spice lead into the dry, sweet cherry and vanilla finish.

    2017 McManis Pinot Noir

    Taste: 7 (87-88 points)     Cost: 8
    OVERALL RATING: 7.3

    RECOMMENDED BUY

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