Five from McManis

2012 McManis Chardonnay:

Pale  lemon yellow. Apples, yellow fruits nose. Rounded acidity, fruity, balanced, rounded body, easy going. 85

2012 McManis Pinot Noir:

Bright ruby. Rich, fruity and sweet nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity, bit easy going. 85

2012 McManis Petite Sirah:

Ruby. Vanilla and oaky nose, some red berries behind, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, bit sweet, bit oaky finish. 86

2012 McManis Zinfandel:

Ruby. Rich, fruity, anise, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slight herbal touch, leaner palate, good length. 86

2012 McManis Cabernet Sauvignon:

Ruby. Fruity, vanilla, bit oaky but also scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense palate, lively, more nuanced than the rest of the flight, good length. 88