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McManis Family Vineyards River Junction ChardonnayMcManis Family Vineyards River Junction Chardonnay River Junction AVA, Verenigde Staten In River Junction, waar de San Joaquin en Stanislaus Rivers samenkomen, krijgt Chardonnay een koeler groeiklimaat dan in veel omliggende delen van California. Dat verschil van 25 graden en de grotere schommeling tussen dag en nacht geven deze wijn precies die combinatie van rijp fruit en frisse spanning die hem meer maakt dan een eenvoudige, volle California
McManis Family Vineyards River Junction Chardonnay River Junction AVA, Verenigde Staten
In River Junction, waar de San Joaquin en Stanislaus Rivers samenkomen, krijgt Chardonnay een koeler groeiklimaat dan in veel omliggende delen van California. Dat verschil van 2–5 graden en de grotere schommeling tussen dag en nacht geven deze wijn precies die combinatie van rijp fruit en frisse spanning die hem meer maakt dan een eenvoudige, volle California Chardonnay. Peer, meloen en perzik houden het fruit helder in beeld, terwijl malolactische omzetting en 4 maanden rijping op Frans en Amerikaans eiken zorgen voor extra textuur en zachtheid.
Wijngaarden en regio
De herkomst is hier geen bijzaak, maar een belangrijk deel van de stijl.
- Ligging / Herkomst: Al het fruit voor deze Chardonnay komt uit McManis’ eigen River Junction AVA, bij de samenvloeiing van de San Joaquin en Stanislaus Rivers in California.
- Klimaat & Invloeden: De wijngaarden liggen het grootste deel van het jaar onder de waterlijn, waardoor het er 2–5 graden koeler is dan in de omliggende zone en het verschil tussen dag- en nachttemperatuur duidelijker wordt. Dat helpt om rijpheid en fruitbehoud mooi samen te brengen.
- Wijngaard & Oogst: De oogst liep van 4 augustus tot en met 14 september, met een gemiddelde Brix van 24,4. Dat past bij een Chardonnay die rijp en vol mag zijn, maar wel voldoende frisheid moet bewaren.
Vinificatie en rijping
De kelderaanpak is hier gericht op breedte, romigheid en een duidelijke, toegankelijke houtinvloed.
- Vergisting: De wijn wordt koud vergist in roestvrijstaal en daarna gefilterd vóór de houtrijping. Ongeveer twee derde van de wijn ondergaat malolactische omzetting, wat extra complexiteit en een zachtere textuur geeft.
- Rijping / Houtopvoeding: Daarna rijpt de wijn 4 maanden op Frans en Amerikaans eiken. Dat geeft hem vanille, een romiger mondgevoel en net genoeg toast om het rijpe fruit meer gelaagdheid te geven.
- Alcoholpercentage: Met 13,5% alcohol heeft deze Chardonnay voldoende kracht om zijn rijpe fruit en houtinvloed te dragen, zonder zijn balans te verliezen.
Druivensamenstelling
Hier draait alles om 1 druif die in River Junction een rijpe maar opvallend evenwichtige stijl kan geven.
- Chardonnay – River Junction AVA: Chardonnay vormt de volledige basis en geeft de wijn zijn combinatie van peer, meloen, perzik, romigheid en een zachte, brede opbouw.
Proefnotities en serveertips
Licht goudstro in het glas, met een open geur van peer, meloen en perzik. In de mond is deze Chardonnay rijk en zacht, met tonen van steenfruit, banaan, vanille en een subtiele hint van boterige popcorn die hem extra textuur geeft. De afdronk blijft breed en romig, maar houdt genoeg fruit om levendig te blijven.
- Serveertemperatuur: 10–12 °C werkt hier het mooist, omdat dit bereik het rijpe fruit helder houdt en tegelijk genoeg ruimte laat voor de romige houtinvloed.
- Gerechten: Gegrilde kip, pasta met romige saus, gebakken zalm of een stevig aperitiefmoment zonder eten sluiten hier mooi op aan, omdat de wijn breedte, fruit en zachte houttonen goed combineert.
Bekroningen
- 94 punten, Best of Class, Gold Medal, LA International (V2023): Een zeer sterke beoordeling die goed past bij de rijke, houtondersteunde stijl van deze Chardonnay.
- 91 punten en Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast (V2023): Best Buy onderstreept dat deze wijn niet alleen kwaliteit biedt, maar dat ook overtuigend doet binnen zijn prijsklasse.
- Silver Medal, Critics Challenge (V2024): Een nette internationale bevestiging dat ook een latere vintage deze stijl goed weet vast te houden.
- Silver Medal, Fort Worth Rodeo Wine Competition (V2023): Extra erkenning voor een jaargang die duidelijk breed gewaardeerd werd.
- Silver Medal, Houston Rodeo Wine Competition (V2023): Nog een bevestiging dat deze cuvée constant sterk presteert in competitieverband.
Meer informatie over McManis Family Vineyards
McManis Family Vineyards werkt vanuit Ripon in California en bouwt verder op 5 generaties familiegeschiedenis in de landbouw. Het huis legt veel nadruk op estate grown fruit uit eigen AVA’s, familietraditie en duurzame certificering, wat goed past bij een wijn als deze waarbij herkomst en eigen wijngaardbeheer zichtbaar een grote rol spelen.
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★★★★★ 4
Fun, both heartwarming and heartbreaking
Format: Kindle
Only my second first person written selection, I am still getting used to that aspect, but unlike my first, I enjoyed that the story was told through both MCs. A great enemies to lovers, forced proximity, fated love etc, that resonated to me. There were some small twists that I could see coming, but also a few that I didn’t quite see until the characters were also seeing. Personally, I am more interested in the story than the spice, but with that said, it was well seasoned! I am kind of new to the spice world so I can’t say for sure how this would rate, but it definitely had some heat. I am very glad I happened across this author, and I do plan on also reading the next book….if nothing else, just to see for myself the “transformation” of the characters I’ve grown to love!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
★★★★★ 5
😍😍 BEST DEBUT NOVEL EVER
Format: Paperback
I’m having trouble finding accurate words to describe the way this book made me feel, but I am going to do my best.
To start off with basic elements, the character and world building are phenomenal. I feel a strong bond to not only the two main characters, Ara and Rogue, but to each and every character introduced throughout the book. The author did a stellar job of giving each of them unique personhood. All of the scenes are beautifully described. So much so that throughout the entirety of the book, I could see every scene: the towns, the castles, the meadows, the landscape. I have had difficulty with this and with distinguishing between outlying characters while reading in the past, but I did not have to think to remember details of world or character building because they flowed naturally within the story and were described well. I have read book series before that made me want to be a part of that world, but I actually felt like I got to step into Auryna and Ravaryn!
The plot twists!! Although this is not a suspense novel, it still had me on a rollercoaster of emotions and on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I haven’t cried actual tears over a book since I was in high school (and I’ve read a LOT). This book finally broke the floodgates in the final few chapters. Multiple times. And we love a good cliffhanger. It truly made me FEEL.
THE SPICE is a solid 3.5/5. Some of the scenes had me flushed, some had me taking notes, some just had my jaw slack and my mouth hanging open. Bravo, JD Linton, bravo.
The relationships: friendships, family, romantic, ALL of the relationships in this book have so much meaning. The author does a great job at making you feel the love, the anger, the peace, the frustrations, the safety, the familiarity, etc. between the characters.
Ara and Rogue. I can not say enough and I also do not want to say too much. Just know that I feel like I know them both, to their core. I know what their childhood looks likes, their darkest moments, their biggest fears, their dreams and passions, what they want in life… The POV switches were seamless. I am so happy this author decided to let us see from both sets of eyes.
I can not wait for book two after that cliffhanger. And there is SO much potential for at least one prequel, I can’t wait to see where this author goes! I hope this series continues and flourishes. Fingers crossed!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
★★★★★ 5
Amazing!
Format: Kindle, Format: Kindle
This book was phenomenal, I devoured it within a few days! For this being a debut novel, it is fantastic and I would’ve thought the author was a seasoned author. I have zero complaints about this book.
Let me start by saying that the world building was phenomenal. I could picture everything in my head because of how detailed it was — that’s how good it was written. And I absolutely love the “captive/captor” trope so much, it’s become one of my favorite tropes, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that this book had that.
I loved the banter between Rogue and Ara — they’re both snarky and witty, plus with the romantic tension, it made the dialogue that much better. Speaking of romantic tension, yes there is spice but not so much of it that it overrides the plot, which I loved. For me, this would probably be on the 3/5 level of spice.
This book had a ton of plot twists and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
★★★★★ 4
High on Tropes and Satisfaction
Format: Kindle
This is a great Romantasy book full of action, adventure, and everything you look for in this genre.
I won’t lie: it does kinda feel like the author found every common trope from every successful book of this kind and threw them all into this novel. But if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Especially in romance, there’s a large audience who has specific expectations, and they want them every time. Nothing wrong with that and many times I’m one of them.
I have no idea what defines a spoiler honestly, so
spoiler alert!!!!!!!
Tropes include:
Only one bed at the inn/bar
Dissatisfaction with life before hunk appears
Lost royalty
The chosen one
Montage of dress up time followed by shocked hunk
Forbidden romance between two from rival peoples
Power that cannot be controlled, simply guided/asked
Gathering intel at the inn/bar
FMC who knows how to fight/use weapons well
There’s probably more but no need to list them all.
Good story and I would recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
★★★★★ 5
AMAZING debut novel!!!
Format: Kindle
Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️.5
Romance 💘💘💘
Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dual 1st person POV - Ara (26) & Rogue (39 - but looks mid-20s: they can live hundreds of years so this isn't that large of a gap as it could've been which I heavily appreciate lol)
Tropes: enemies to lovers, fae/human wars (deep hatred for each other), shifters (dragons- MMC can only partial shift with wings), one horse, one bed, touch her and d!e, found family, abduction turned to freedom
The Last Storm is the debut novel from JD Linton and let me tell you, you guys NEED to read this. The plot was engaging and the editing was was amazing (especially for a debut novel). Our FMC, Ara, is stuck in her gilded cage longing for a life outside of her small town. She uses her books to escape and live vicariously through the pages (honestly, relatable). After her father announces her betrothal to her childhood friend (to whom she has no romantic feelings for), Ara tumbles unknowingly into a desperate plot trying to stop the humans from slaughtering the Fae.
As one can expect from an enemies to lovers / kidnapper/captive romance, Ara fights her attraction and lust towards our MMC, Rogue (the King of the Fae), for as long as she can. Upon seeing Ara for the first time, Rogue is instantly aware that she is his fated mate (not a spoiler). Since she is the General's only daughter, he plans to abduct her and use her as leverage to stop the brutality. During Ara's time in Rogue's captivity, their banter and chemistry continue to rise until they finally boil over and come together (quite literally, and many times I may add 😉).
Here's what I LOVED:
- Rogue continuously seeks advice from his elders and deeply respects their opinions and life experience and tries to implement their recommendations
- Rogue makes many mistakes in the beginning but we see him actively work on not repeating them as the book progresses. The level of self-awareness and his ability to change his behavior was impressive
- The magic system is intricate and we have only scraped the surface. As the series continues and Ara progresses in her powers, I'm sure we'll get to see more of this. I absolutely LOVE the messaging system that is used in this book.
- Ara's struggles are so human and so raw. She is experiencing so much guilt and pain and hurt and getting to see her work through each of these emotions is inspiring. Especially as her and Rogue get closer and she learns she can lean on him as well, that she is not alone.
- While this is the start of a series, there is NO cliffhanger! There's a bit of a teaser of something major that is going to happen at the start of the next book, but it's not a cliffhanger in the sense that we aren't sure if someone is going to live or d!e or if they'll be separated. For that, I am very thankful! This book was so much fun that I will definitely be returning to book 2, even if it takes several months (or longer since this is an debut author) to publish!
- Lastly, the cover is GORGEOUS! And I love the title!
I'll copy a few of my favorite quotes below so you can have a little taste of the author's writing and the world she's cultivated. 😊
Top Highlights from The Last Storm
On days like this, when my heart was heavy and my mind clouded, I resorted to books— to escape, to forget, to find freedom where I had none.
If I were to marry him, my face would always be turned to the window, searching for more, and if not that, I would be a shell of the person I am now.
I stepped back to admire her, thr0bbing at the sight. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. To ever exist. Nothing, no one, had ever deserved to be worshiped more. All men should be made to kneel before her. But she would have to settle for me.
The taste of her met my t0ngue as my scent merged with hers, forever branding her. Mine. I l!cked the wound. Hers. Completely and utterly hers.
I didn’t claim her in ownership. I claimed her as my one. Devoted myself to one. With that mark, my body and soul were bound to her. I would never be with anyone else, emotionally or physically. It would be her or no one, until my last breath.
“Scream my name. Let everyone know who I belong to.”
I had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and I was grateful to see another calm morning.
“There will never be another woman for me.” He paused. “Ever.” I stilled at his words. “What… Why?” “This”— his thumb slid down across the mark—“ is a symbol of… surrender. I know you believe that it was my claim upon you, but it wasn’t. It never was. I bound my body and soul to you, little storm.”
“I also know that it is more than this tiny, insignificant mark on your skin that binds me to you. It’s you. All of you. Your strength and resilience. Your determination to endure no matter what fate throws at you. Your love for love and stories and hope. You are entirely the opposite of everything that I am and I would gladly wear your shackles if it meant I could have you.”
My mate. Mine. And then everything shifted and I understood. I understood everything. The surrender. The deep, soul-craving longing. Bound. I was bound to him. Body and soul. Entirely his. “I would’ve waited forever,” he whispered back, understanding.
Seriously, everyone.. add this to your TBR!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022