A family-run California winery with LODI RULES certification, varietal reds and stainless-steel-fermented River Junction Viognier.
The producer
Justin McManis oversees purchasing and winery operations as part of the family's fifth generation. Petite Sirah is full-bodied and finishes fermentation in stainless steel before seven months in new and used French and American oak. Cabernet Sauvignon has creamy, rounded tannins and mocha on the finish. Viognier comes entirely from River Junction holdings and is cold-fermented in stainless steel. Together, the three wines differ in body, origin and cellar handling.
Known for
Varietal reds and River Junction Viognier
Notable facts
The family has farmed California's northern interior since 1938; Ron and Jamie McManis founded the winery in 1990.
The winery was constructed in 1998 on a 40-acre site near Ripon for small-lot production with extensive stainless-steel capacity.
McManis reported over 3,600 acres, with every vineyard and the winery certified under LODI RULES.
From January 1, 2024, Resurrection Brands held exclusive United States distribution and representation rights, while the family continued farming and wine production.
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McManis Family Vineyards
A family-run California winery combining fifth-generation leadership, LODI RULES certification and grape-named red and white wines.
At A Glance
Region
California's northern interior
Winery
Near Ripon
Wine origins
Lodi; River Junction AVA
Founded
1990
Scale
Over 3,600 acres
Farming
LODI RULES-certified vineyards and winery
The Producer
The McManis family has farmed California's northern interior since 1938. Fourth-generation farmer Ron McManis and his wife Jamie founded McManis Family Vineyards. Fifth-generation family members Justin McManis, Tanya McManis Heuvel and Dirk Heuvel now help run the business, with Justin overseeing purchasing and winery operations.
The winery was constructed in 1998 on a 40-acre site near Ripon. It is configured for small-lot production with extensive stainless-steel fermentation and storage capacity.
Wines
The range spans grape-named reds and whites alongside McManis Toasted Oak Red Wine.
McManis Petite Sirah is full-bodied, with chocolate, caramel, toffee and rich black-fruit aromas and flavours. A mocha-toned mid-palate carries into a long finish. Fermentation concludes in stainless steel, followed by seven months in new and used French and American oak.
McManis Cabernet Sauvignon opens with blueberry, blackberry, black cherry and smoke. Its medium-bodied palate brings black currant and black cherry, creamy, rounded tannins and mocha on the finish.
McManis Viognier uses fruit entirely from the family's River Junction AVA holdings and is cold-fermented in stainless steel. It is rich and velvety, with peach, pear and apricot aromas. Stone fruit, vanilla and minerality lead to a smooth finish.