Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"The hue of the medium dark purple 2021 vintage McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel, displays all the attractive qualities of a young wine. Pleasant ripe red currants and fresh Strawberry immediately come to mind, while after some contemplation caramelized sugar and toast become incontrovertible. The savoury bright red fruits are enveloped in the succulent, juicy wine which possesses soft, supple tannins."
5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Rich and opulent, the wine shows dark fruit intensity, vanillin oak, cocoa and cake spice aromas on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and velvety texture, wonderfully complemented by plump mouthfeel and beautifully rounded tannins. At its best: now to 2030."
92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, October 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"A classic bouquet of ripe red berry fruits and trat cherries, a mix of baking spices and soft fresh meats highlights. Youthful with a decent intensity and attractive fruit-led qualities. On the palate a dry wine with spice and impact from tannins and acidity alongside a core of red fruit flavours and five spice qualities the mirror the bouquet. Very easy to roll around the palate and swallow with best drinking from 2023 through 2027."
88/100 Wine Enthusiast (2021 Vintage)
"An overall well-balanced Zinfandel incorporating small percentages of Petit Verdot, Teroldego and Petite Sirah. Find aromas and flavors of ripe red cherry, plum, cola, pomegranate juice, cranberry compote, fennel and fresh cedar wood."