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McManis Family Vineyards
McManis Family Vineyards is both a grower and vintner of premium varietal wine grapes located in the Northern Interior of California. The company was founded in 1990 by Ron and Jamie McManis - fourth generation family farmers.
"+ "This Family has been making their own wine since 1990 and shifted their growing of wine grapes in the newly designated River Junction appellation located at cool confluence of the San Joaquin and Stanislaus Rivers, just south of Lodi since 1938.
"+ "In 1997, they designed and built a state-of-the-art winery specially equipped for handling small lots and whole cluster pressing with plenty of room for barrel storage and fermentation to maximize the resulting wine’s quality. This gives them a lot of options when vinifying the grapes from their 1200 acres!
"+ " Currently, the McManis Family Vineyards operates over 2500 acres of wine grapes.
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" McManis Family Vineyard's Winemakers, Jeff Runquist and Mike Robustelli, bring over 40 years of winemaking knowledge and experience to McManis Family Vineyards. "+ "Jeff & Mike understand the needs and concerns of their winery customers, and play a leading role in delivering the quality service that customers have come to expect from McManis Family Vineyards. "+ "Jeff's experience with vineyard-located crushing facilities and satellite wineries allowed him to help guide the design and construction of the McManis Family Vineyards' Winery. After consulting with existing customers and identifying their needs and winemaking styles, Jeff led the design of a five phase winery on the McManis Family Vineyards' property. "+ " | |
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" \"By keeping the lots small, we really can do a number of setups,\" Jeff says. \"We can treat each tank differently with regard to yeast, fermentation, temperature, oak, how long they stay on the lees. We've built as much flexibility as we can into each individual element of the process.\" "+ "McManis Family Vineyards' President, Ron McManis, says, \"The benefit of having three winemakers on staff is that there is always someone here to look after the wines. If they have concerns about a batch of wine, our staff has someone they can discuss the problems with and help them both understand and reach a solution.\" "+ "Jeff received his B.S. in Fermentation Science from UC Davis in 1980 and worked for wineries in the Sierra Foothills and the Napa Valley before joining McManis Family Vineyards. From 1990 to 1996 he was winemaker at the J. Lohr Winery. Mike has a degree in Enology from California State University, Fresno and has been part of the McManis Family Vineyards team since the 1999 harvest. "+ " | ||
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"1. Pinot Grigio 08 "+ //wine tasting notes " Light straw in color with aromas of Grapefruit, Lemon Lime and Green Apple. The wine is crisp in the mouth and finishes clear with dominating citrus flavors.
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"2. Chardonnay 08 "+ //wine tasting notes " Medium straw in color with aromas of Pineapple, Pear and Melon and a faint bouquet of Vanilla. Flavors of Pear, Apple and tropical fruits are abundant in this rich, full wine.
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"3. Pinot Noir 08 "+ //wine tasting notes " Medium Garnet in color and aromas of Cherry, Strawberry and Raspberry are accompanied by a bouquet of Vanilla and Cocoa. Round and soft in the mouth, with bright red berry flavors, the fruit and oak are well balanced in the finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Merlot 08 "+ //wine tasting notes " Deep garnet in color, with fruit aromas of Blackberry, Blueberry, Raspberry and Cassis are joined by notes of Vanilla, Hazelnut, Milk Chocolate and Caramel - from months of oak aging.
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"5. Cabernet Sauvignon 07 "+ //wine tasting notes " Mirroring flavors, aromas and a bouquet of Blueberry, Blackberry, Mocha, Milk Chocolate and Toffee, give this wine a wonderful impact on the palate and nose.
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Laurel Glen, Martin Ray & Talley
Laurel Glen is one of Sonoma’s best known wineries owned by Patrick Campbell. All his wines reflect their vineyard origins and consciously made to favor depth and complexity over fruit-forward expression. The fruit sources are nothing short of amazing, and the wines great and constant from vintage to vintage.
"+ "Martin Ray Winery is the oldest winery in continuous operation in Sonoma County, established in 1881 as the Twin Fir Winery. One of the featured is their Pinot Noir, whereby traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques are being applied to focus on a \"intuitive\" approach of understanding when to step back and not to over manipulate the wine to allow the wine to develop its own depth and distinctive characteristics.
"+ " The concept behind Talley Bishop's Peak is to produce honest wines of good value that display the distinctive characteristics of their origins. Grapes for Bishop’s Peak wines are purchased from growers who share the Talley family’s commitment to quality and the management team of Talley works closely with these growers throughout the year to ensure that yields are moderate and quality is maximized.
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"1. Talley Bishop’s Peak Chardonnay 07 "+ //wine tasting notes " This Chardonnay offers a very fragrant bouquet of jasmine, white peach, and pineapple with hints of tangerine and vanilla. On the palate, there are distinct citrus fruit flavors and a crisp minerality that finishes with bright acidity.
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"2. Martin Ray Pinot Noir 07 "+ //wine tasting notes " Brilliant garnet color and aromas of berries and vanilla. The palate is full and sensual with ripe raspberry and strawberry, elegantly balanced with vanilla. The mouth boasts creamy, supple texture and opulent fruit, fused with smooth but bright flavors on the finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Talley Bishop’s Peak Syrah 05 "+ //wine tasting notes " A fruit-driven California version of a Crozes-Hermitage with its notes of black olive, cassis, and bay leaf, in a soft, easy, bistro style. It is medium-bodied, silky. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Laurel Glen Terra Rossa Old Vine Malbec 06 "+ //wine tasting notes " The long and relatively cool vintage afforded us a dark black and lush, but beautifully defined and minerally, malbec.
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J. Pedroncelli
J. Pedroncelli Winery has come a long way since 1927, when John Pedroncelli, Sr. purchased vineyards and a small winery in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley. Today, the vineyards are planted to premium grape varieties, this winery is filled with modern equipment, and wines bearing the J. Pedroncelli name grace tables from coast to coast. But two elements from 70 years ago remain unchanged: the exceptional place the J. Pedroncelli family grows grapes, and the family's dedication to making fine wines.
"+ "As Director of Sales and Marketing, Jim Pedroncelli builds his J. Pedroncelli branding in the marketplace throughout California and beyond, to the benefit of wine consumers everywhere.
"+ "Born at the winery in 1932, Jim remembers J. Pedroncelli's earliest wine sales. "We sold in bulk to other wineries, but also sold barrels to stores and individuals until about 1947. It wasn't unusual for a family to purchase a barrel and keep it in their cellar. We also had customers drop by the winery to fill their jugs from barrels."
"+ " "The winery began selling wine in gallon and half gallon bottles in the mid-1950s; mostly blends, but also Zinfandel Rosé and Zinfandel. Demand for premium varietals in fifths began to grow in the 1960s, so we we made our first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1965. By 1970, we were offering a full line of premium wines, including Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc."
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" John (Man in light blue shirt), began his winemaking career as a child working side by side with his father, John Sr. learning from the ground up. After World War II and his service in the US Coast Guard, he graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College and then attended many winemaking classes at University of California at Davis "+ "John’s style is J. Pedroncelli’s style—wines that are flavorful and balanced to reflect the region’s characteristics—he allows the wines to speak for themselves. "+ " | |
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"1. Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley, East Side Vineyard 08 "+ //wine tasting notes " Aromatic with grapefruit, fresh cut hay and honey notes. In the mouth, this wine is crisp, and offers a full-flavored mouthfeel. Honeydew melon, citrus and pineapple flavors linger on the palate with balanced acidity to add a refreshing quality. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley, Vintage Selection 08 "+ //wine tasting notes " This Chardonnay was made keeping J. Pedroncelli’s trademark of “focus on the fruit” in mind. While the clean and refreshing citrus, melon and tropical fruit aromas and flavors predominate, the toasted oak adds complexity and the wine finishes crisp and full flavored. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley, Mother Clone 07 "+ //wine tasting notes " Purple-red in color, this Mother Clone Zinfandel is full bodied with many classic Dry Creek Valley characteristics: aromas of ripe blackberry and spice, jammy fruit flavors framed with subtle black pepper spice.
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"4. Merlot Bench Vineyards 03 "+ //wine tasting notes " Bouquet of ripe black cherry and blueberries. Flavors lean toward plum, freshly ground black pepper, and tart cherry. The subtle toasty oak complements the rich fruitiness in the mouth. Lush and full bodied, with medium tannins and a lasting finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"5. Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley, Three Vineyards 06 "+ //wine tasting notes " Rich aromas of ripe raspberry and cherry highlight this full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is highlighted by bright acidity, in just the right amount to showcase the fruit. Plum, toasted oak notes and warm clove spice combine to round out the flavors. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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Mike(Left), Jeff (Center)