2021 Pinot Grigio
Ron & Jamie's favorite afternoon wine!
Available Nationwide
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Grigio
Appellation
River Junction
Harvest Date
August 2021
Acid
6.1 g/L
pH
3.54
Aging
Stainless Steel
Fermentation
Stainless Steel
Bottling Date
First Bottling - January 2022
Alcohol %
12.0
Wine Enthusiast
87
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The majority of fruit for the 2021 Pinot Grigio came from our own, sustainably farmed, River Junction Vineyard located at the confluence of the San Joaquin and Stanislaus Rivers. A small portion of fruit also came from one of our vineyards in Clarksburg.
Production Notes
Our Pinot Grigio is picked fairly early in the ripening process in order to encourage citrus flavors and acid balance. The grapes are picked at night so they come to the winery cold. The grapes for our 2020 Pinot Grigio were picked in August with an average Brix of 21.6 Deg. After a gentle crush, the resulting must was immediately pressed and chilled. After crushing, the resulting must is pressed immediately and the wine is cold fermented in stainless steel until dry. Our blend is predominantly Pinot Grigio with
small doses of Chenin Blanc and Muscat Canelli blended in for further fruit complexity.
Winemaker Notes
While the wine is crisp, there is a noticeable weight to it. The flavors anticipated by the olfactory senses are abundantly delivered. The finish has a hint of mineral character. Light straw in color the 2021 Pinot Grigio from McManis Family Vineyards is a nose full of citrus scents. Lemon, Lime and Grapefruit are all present.