McManis Family Vineyards

California Zinfandel

9.020 ratings
-no pro ratings
California, USA
Zinfandel
Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, White Rice, Pasta, Potato, Herbs, Mushrooms, Soft Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pork, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Beef, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
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9.4

Recently, I was discussing wine reviews and tasting notes with a friend. She asked why couldn't wine reviews be more accessible, instead of only decipherable by those "in the know" - I paraphrase but you get the point.

I could not agree more, there is no need to understand what full bodied and bold means, or long on the tongue to simply enjoy wine. Why can't we say, "this tastes like wine flavoured Bakewell tarts, unless you drink it with a plate of spaghetti carbonara, then it tastes like feet and smells like armpits." At least then the unwashed masses, such as I, could understand what the hell the reviewer is going on about.

So, in that spirit, this wine is fruity and goes down easy. I believe that it would go well with bbq foods. It's really bloody tasty and when I have better cash flow, I will buy it again.

Debbie says, "I don't know, let me drink some more... No, no, it's fine I can have what's left, I'm still not sure... Pour a bit more please."

Recently, I was discussing wine reviews and tasting notes with a friend. She asked why couldn't wine reviews be more accessible, instead of only decipherable by those "in the know" - I paraphrase but you get the point.

I could not agree more, there is no need to understand what full bodied and bold means, or long on the tongue to simply enjoy wine. Why can't we say, "this tastes like wine flavoured Bakewell tarts, unless you drink it with a plate of spaghetti carbonara, then it tastes like feet and smells like armpits." At least then the unwashed masses, such as I, could understand what the hell the reviewer is going on about.

So, in that spirit, this wine is fruity and goes down easy. I believe that it would go well with bbq foods. It's really bloody tasty and when I have better cash flow, I will buy it again.

Debbie says, "I don't know, let me drink some more... No, no, it's fine I can have what's left, I'm still not sure... Pour a bit more please."

1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2015
Neal Ferry

Seems like I have been here

Seems like I have been here

Mar 24th, 2015
Tim Nelson

Nice. Sweet at front, w/ dry, sharp finish

Nice. Sweet at front, w/ dry, sharp finish

Nov 16th, 2013
Michael Huerto

Bien rico en sabor

Bien rico en sabor

Sep 27th, 2013
Cristina Ferrigno

Very sweet and a little tart

Very sweet and a little tart

Sep 21st, 2013
Andrew Weima

Good for the price!!

Good for the price!!

Sep 2nd, 2013
Antonio Vasco

Antonio had this 8 years ago

Antonio had this 8 years ago

Sep 1st, 2016
John Sturtevant

John had this 10 years ago

John had this 10 years ago

Dec 16th, 2014
Jared Hamm

Jared had this 10 years ago

Jared had this 10 years ago

Nov 4th, 2014
Jose Urtasun

Jose had this 10 years ago

Jose had this 10 years ago

Oct 16th, 2014