Viognier
Key Awards & Reviews by Vintage
2018
Silver Medal 91 pts. ~ Best of Class ~ Best of Appellation
2019 California State Fair
Bronze Medal
2019 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Gold Medal 90 pts.
Critics Choice Awards
2017
Best Buy - 90 pts.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
#23 Wine Enthusiast Annual Top 100 Best Buy Issue
Double Gold Medal
2019 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2016
Gold Medal - Reserve Class Champion
2018 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition
Gold Medal
2018 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Double Gold ~ 99 pts. ~ Best of Region ~ Best of California ~ Best of Class of Appellation
California State Fair 2012
2015
Best Buy - 88 pts.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Gold Medal - 95 pts. Best of Class
2017 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal
2017 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2014
Double Gold Class Champion
2016 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition
Best Buy - 87 pts.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Gold Medal
2016 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
2013
Top White Wine
2015 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition
Gold 94 pts. Best of Region ‐ White - Best of Class of Region
2015 California State Fair
Best Buy - 89 pts.
February 2015 Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Best for $15 or Less - 88pts.
Wine and Spirits Magazine
Gold Medal - 91 pts.
2015 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Silver Medal
2015 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal
2015 Orange County Wine Society Wine Competition
85pts. Wine Spectator
2012
Best of Class
2014 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2011
Double Gold/"Reserve Class Champion"
2013 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition
Silver Medal
2013 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal
2013 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Double Gold/Reserve Class Champion
2012 Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show
Silver Medal
SF International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal 87 Points
California State Fair 2012
2010
Silver Medal
San Francisco International Wine Competition - September 2011
2009
Best of California, Best of Class California (State) Appellations, Double Gold
California State Fair - Sacramento
Best Of Class
SF Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2011
2008
"The McManis family and their winemakers deserve credit for a Viognier that seriously outperforms. Harvested mostly from their own vineyards in Manteca and made in steel tanks, it offers substantial peach nectar and wildflower, with perfect typicity. A citrus-zest kick provides that lively edge Viognier so deperately needs. Fantastic Value. Suggested by Wilfred Wong." For Bargain Wines, this is a very good year
San Francisco Chronicle - November 08, 2009
Gold Medal
The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Gold
2010 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition - Dallas, Texas
"Reserve Class Champion" Gold/Reserve Class Champion
2010 Houston International Wine Competition
2007
Silver Medal
2009 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition - April 2009
"BEST OF CALIFORNIA STATE APPELLATION" 94 POINTS/GOLD MEDAL
California State Fair - June 30, 2009
2006
88 Points/Silver Medal
2007 California State Fair - 2007
Bronze Medal
Orange County Fair - 2006
"Best of Class California State Appellation" 95 Points/Gold Medal
California State Fair - June2008
Bronze Medal
SF Wine Competition - June 2008
2005
Bronze Medal
Los Angeles County Fair - Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition - May2006
Silver Medal
San Diego Wine Competition - 2007
85 Points
Wine Spectator Magazine - February 2007
Gold Medal
SF Chronicle Wine Competition - September 2007
Bronze Medal
LA County Fair - 2006
Silver Medal
Long Beach Grand Cru
2004
Best White Wine Of Show
San Destin Florida Tasting - April 2006
Best White Wine of Show
April2006
2003
95 Points/Gold Medal
California State Fair - July 15, 2004/July 15, 2004
88 Points
Wine Enthusiast Magazine - December 15, 2004/December 15, 2004
"It is an excellent offering for this price range. Classic aromas of honeysuckle and apricots jump from the glass of this medium-bodied white. With good acidity as well as freshness and no evidence of wood, it should be enjoyed over the next year." 87 Points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate - March 05, 2005
Bronze Medal
SF Wine Competition - 2005 - 2005
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McManis Family Vineyards
18700 East River Road, Ripon, CA 95366
phone: 209-599-1186 fax: 209-599-1595
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