Product DescriptionOur Zinfandel is loaded with notes of strawberry, caramel, and toasty oak that intermingle with soft, supple tannins and lead to a smooth finish. The grapes for our Lodi Zinfandel are typically harvested between August and September, with an average Brix of 25.3. After 7-9 days of stainless steel fermentation on the skins, the must is pressed and the wine finishes fermentation. The wine is aged, on average, for 4-6 months with a combination of new and used French and American oak.Brand DescriptionFourth generation farmer Ron McManis, and his wife Jamie, founded McManis Family Vineyards in 1990. From the beginning, their mission was simple: every bottle of McManis Family Vineyards should consist of 'quality wine at an honest price'. They now farm over 3,600 acres of premium wine grapes from premier growing areas across the state. All 10 delicious varietals are certified sustainable under Lodi Rules standards and the winery itself is certified under California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. McManis is also the keeper of the third smallest American Viticultural Area (AVA) in California, the River Junction Appellation