2010 McManis Family Vineyards California Petite Sirah

About This Wine

Few families have as much farming experience in California as the McManis family.

The McManis farming roots in the state’s northern interior region date back to 1938. Even then, grapes were among the crops farmed. Today, fifth-generation family members continue the tradition, and since 1990, the family also has been making wine under their own label.

In 1997, the family’s commitment to crafting wines of the highest quality was cemented with the construction of a state-of-the-art winemaking facility near the town of Ripon. There, under the direction of Justin and Tanya McManis, small-lot fermentation, whole cluster pressing and oak barrel aging all take place under one roof — giving the family a great deal of control over quality and wine style.

Not many wineries bottle a varietal Petite Sirah, but McManis Family Vineyards does. And why not? When you control the process from vineyard to bottle, it’s much easier to craft a top-quality wine — of any variety.

About Petite Sirah

Petite Sirah can be described as black peppery, but can mostly be described as "vinous" and, agreeable, pleasant, and sometimes delicious, not highly distinctive. Wines made from Petite Sirah age slowly and can survive fairly long cellaring of ten years or more.

Tasting Notes

• Grape Composition:100% Petite Sirah
• Grape Source:Select Vineyards in Various California Growing Regions
• Aromas & Flavors:Boysenberry, Blackberry, Cassis, Hazelnut & Toffee
• Aging Vessels:French and American Oak Barrels for 6 Months
• When to Drink:Now Through 2015
• Food Pairing Suggestionlamb, pork, or game dishes.

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Recipes

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  Pan Fried Lamb Chops This recipe, which makes 4 servings, features flavors that can be enjoyed with virtually any red wine. Turn it into a complete meal with a side dish jasmine rice. Get The Recipe
  

  Pork Tenderloin With Tart Cherry Port And Caraway Sauce This delicious recipe from Sonoma County's J. Fritz Winery matches beautifully with almost any red wine. It makes 4 to 6 servings. Get The Recipe
  

  Boeuf Bourgogne This family-sized recipe hails from the Burgundy region of France. It matches beautifully with California Petite Sirah or Zinfandel. Get The Recipe
  

  Tomato Pesto Pasta A wonderful match with Cabernet Sauvignon, this recipe helps bring out the fruitful quality of the wine. It also matches nicely with other red wines, and serves 4. Get The Recipe
  

  Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
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  Grilled Figs With Gorgonzola Summer may be waning, but the grilling season continues. Petite Sirah, Zinfandel or a bold red blend would match nicely with this dish, which makes a wonderful starter course. This recipe makes enough to fill a party pass-around platter... Get The Recipe
  

  Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe