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McManis Chardonnay 2015 Wine Review

McManis Chardonnay 2015

McManis Chardonnay 2015

River Junction, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2016-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: McManis

Agent: The Vine/Robert Groh Agency

Natalie's Score: 90/100

A medium-bodied, balanced California Chardonnay with soft acidity, and attractive flavours of peach and pear. Finishes with pineapple and buttered toast. This winery is Certified Sustainable, practising farming and winemaking methods that have a lower impact on the environment. Pair with salmon casserole.

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

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This McManis Chardonnay 2015 was reviewed on March 4, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

This wine was cold fermented in in stainless steel and filtered prior to oak aging. About 2/3 of the wine was permitted to go through malolactic fermentation to add more complexity to the finished product. There are sweet, rich aromas of pear, peach, buttered popcorn and vanilla. This wine is so lovely on the palate, luxurious, creamy and so well textured, the toasty oak comes through beautifully.
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

From River Junction, California a rich Chard with delicious tropical fruit and slight lemon on the nose. The palate gives tropical pineapple, lime, vanilla, coconut and buttered toast, with a tropical fruit finish.
Tasted Nov. 2016
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Intriguing and alluring tropical fruit galore. Dominant notes include banana, papaya, melon, and apple. The palate is showing an oh-so-yummy rich creamy and buttery mouthfeel. Lasting concentrated flavours include spiced apple, lemon and a hint of butterscotch. Overall, a divine value-priced chardonnay. Pair with creamy seafood chowder. Tasted Dec 2016 - @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca
McManis Family Vineyards are certified Sustainable and practise farming and winemaking methods to benefit the environment. The AVA of River Junction sits between San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, where 90% of vineyards are planted with Chardonnay and McManis is the only winery in that wine region. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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