2020 Petite Sirah
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Petite Sirah
Appellation
Lodi
Harvest Date
Sept. - Oct. 2020
Sugar
26.2 Deg. Brix at Harvest
Acid
5.57 g/L
pH
3.57
Aging
New and Used French and American Oak
Fermentation
Stainless Steel
Bottling Date
First Bottling - August 2021
Residual Sugar
NA
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Enthusiast
88
Wine Profile
Production Notes
The grapes for our 2020 Petite Sirah were harvested during Sept. and October 2020, with an average Brix of 26.2. After fermenting on the skins for 6-9 days, the must was pressed and the resulting wine finished fermentation in Stainless Steel tanks. The wine then was aged on a combination of new and used French and American oak.
Winemaker Notes
The 2020 offering of Petite Sirah from McManis Family Vineyards is vivid purple in color, with aromas of full toned Blackberry and Boysenberry. Caramel and Toffee are evident in the bouquet, as well as a Chocolate oak profile. The wine is substantial, yet has a rich soft cream texture of mocha. Very elegant and full of ripe black fruit flavors of Blackberry and Blueberry. These fruit flavors are savored in the lingering mouthwatering finish.
Production
Our blend for the 2018 Petite Sirah is 80% Petite Sirah and 20% Tannat!
Other Notes
Wine Enthusiast’s Buying Guide (88 Points) (Best Buy)
2022 Houston Rodeo Wine Competition (Silver Medal)
2021 SF International Wine Competition (Bronze Medal)