• 85 Points
    Best Buy
    McManis 2001 Merlot (California)

    Smells and tastes like a decent inexpensive Cabernet, with black-currant flavors and soft, easy tannins. It's also soft in acids, but the flavors are pretty and the wine is pleasant to sip. —S.H.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2002
  • 85 Points
    Best Buy
    McManis 2001 Merlot (California)

    Smells and tastes like a decent inexpensive Cabernet, with black-currant flavors and soft, easy tannins. It's also soft in acids, but the flavors are pretty and the wine is pleasant to sip. —S.H.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2002
  • 85 Points
    Best Buy
    McManis 2001 Merlot (California)

    Smells and tastes like a decent inexpensive Cabernet, with black-currant flavors and soft, easy tannins. It's also soft in acids, but the flavors are pretty and the wine is pleasant to sip. —S.H.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2002
  • 85 Points
    Best Buy
    McManis 2001 Merlot (California)

    Smells and tastes like a decent inexpensive Cabernet, with black-currant flavors and soft, easy tannins. It's also soft in acids, but the flavors are pretty and the wine is pleasant to sip. —S.H.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2002