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North Forty

McManis

California · California Other · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon · Petit Verdot · Tannat
Country
United States
Region
California · California Other
Appellation
California
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled meats · lamb · aged cheeses · stews · barbecue

Rated vintages

  • 201589 pts

    Complex aromas of leather, tobacco and cedar lead to similar earthy tones on the palate, with a savory, meaty character. Medium in body, it offers a nicely tannic texture and a lingering leather-scented finish.

  • 201491 pts

    Known for great values, McManis has upped the ante with this outstanding blend made largely from Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. It has a gorgeous, spicy, new-leather, new-oak aroma, and similarly complex, minty and intriguing flavors. The wine tastes full-bodied, firmly ta…

  • 201390 pts

    Deep, dark, oaky and tannic, this wine opens with powerful aromas of charred barrels and wood smoke. Juicy flavors of blackberry and black cherry follow, with plenty of fine-textured tannins and a lingering finish. It's made from an unusual blend of Petite Verdot and Tannat grap…