2008 Petite Sirah

Winemaking Notes

The majority of fruit for our Petite Sirah is Estate grown. Harvest Dates were between September 27th and October 1, 2008 with an average Brix at Harvest of 27. The grapes were fermented in Stainless Steel and pressed after 7-9 days of fermentation. The resulting wine was aged in a combination of new and used, French and American oak for 4 months.

Tasting Notes
The color of the 2008 Petite Sirah is of concentrated purple, with a youthful bright hue. The nose of the wine is full of ripe Blackberry, Boysenberry aromas, which are accompanied by Mocha and hints of brown sugar. The berry aromas of the nose are also evident in the flavor, when the rich, full bodied wine enters the mouth. Notes of milk chocolate and anise linger, long after swallowing.

Technical Data:

Alcohol:	14.5%
Total Acidity:	7.16 g/L
pH:	3.6
Residual Sugar:	NA
Composition/Blend:	100% Petite Sirah
Appellation:	California
Fermentation:	Stainless Steel
Barrels:	New and Used French and American Oak
Vineyard:	Primarily Estate
Cases Produced:	30,000

McManis Family Vineyards
18700 East River Road, Ripon, CA 95366
phone: 209-599-1186 fax: 209-599-1595

email us at: wine@mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com