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McManis Chardonnay 2018 Wine Review

McManis Chardonnay 2018

McManis Chardonnay 2018

River Junction, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2019-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: McManis

Agent: The Vine Agency

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Love this medium-plus-bodied Chardonnay with buttery apple, pear compote and tropical fruit flavours on the palate. Great acidity for grilled pork chops, roast chicken.

Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce.

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This McManis Chardonnay 2018 was reviewed on February 21, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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From estate-grown Chardonnay wine grapes sourced from River Junction, California, McManis 2018 Chardonnay is a dry, buttery, medium-bodied and creamy with spiced apple rich pear and tropical fruit flavours with a linger toasty oak and vanilla finish. McManis is certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. - Community Wine Reviews

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