McManis Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2024 (California)

Description

Banana, Cashew, Oak

"Richly fruited with enticing complexity, the bouquet shows aromas of pineapple, peach, vanilla, assorted nuts, and butterscotch. It's succulent and plump in the mouth, offering a beautifully flowing mouthfeel, splendidly supported by fleshy texture and elegant acidity, finishing velvety and lingering. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2025

Light golden straw in color with bright fruit aromas of pear, melon, and peach. The palate is driven by notes of stone-fruit, banana, vanilla, and a hint of buttered popcorn. Rich and decadent, our Chardonnay can be enjoyed on its own or with a delicious meal.

100% of the fruit for our Chardonnay came from McManis’ very own River Junction AVA, located at the confluence of the San Joaquin and Stanislaus Rivers. The vineyards here sit below the waterline most of the year, resulting in temperatures 2-5 degrees cooler than the surrounding area and a more prominent diurnal temperature swing. Perfect for growing quality Chardonnay.

We harvested between August 4th and September 14th with an average Brix of 24.4. The wine was cold fermented in stainless steel and filtered prior to oak aging. Approximately two thirds of the wine was allowed to go through malolactic fermentation to add complexity and texture.