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McManis Family Vineyards Merlottext
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McManis Family Vineyards Merlot 2003

California, United StatesCedar-y, spicy, ripe cherry nose with plum and a touch of chocolate and vanilla. Dry, soft, round style with light tannins. Lots of chocolate, black cherry, vanilla, spicy, clove and smoke flavours. A bit hot and dry on the finish with lots of vanilla cherry cola. Drink now with a veal chop or wait a year or so. Fine, solid all-round merlot.Tasted: 05 January 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$22.95750ml 
AB$19.90750mlFine Wine Boutiques
Producer: McManis Family WineryDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Grape: MerlotUPC: 670580002178