About This Wine:
Edmeades is famous for its limited bottlings of iconoclastic Zinfandel from the cool, coastal vineyards of Mendocino County.Dr. Edmeades planted his first 11 acres of vineyards in 1963. He founded his winery and launched his own brand in 1972. The Jackson Family purchased Edmeades in 1988 and brought current winemaker Van Williamson on board in 1994.
The 2007 Mendocino is a little different from past vintages. Instead of being dominated by cherry aromas, this leans more towards a mixed bowl of berries. The other interesting point is an aroma like a rustic mountain cabin with fresh red meat and spices being prepared for dinner and then freshly baked wild berry pies for dessert - of course the wood stove damper is not working well so there is a little smoke in the room...
84.1% Zinfandel
9.2% Petite Sirah
4.9% Syrah
1.3% Grenache
.3% Merlot
.1% Barbera
10 months in 57%, French (9% new) and 43% American (12% new)
What Does It Taste Like?
The tannins are soft and supple, but the acidity comes through with a bit more acid structure than in past vintages and stays with you till the cows come home. We always add a little Syrah and Petite Sirah for the mid palate, filling in the hole of the donut, but this year it is a little more pronounced in the flavors and aromas, hence the gamey and meatiness underneath all the mixed fruits.
With aging the wine should evolve into a very layered and complex Zinfandel, with toast and spice from the oak picking up in intensity and the creaminess becoming more apparent after a few years.
Ratings / Reviews
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 90 Points:
"The 2007 Zinfandel Mendocino is a super-generic cuvee boasting a deep
ruby hue as well as a stunning nose of sweet, briery black cherries,
black currants, spice, and an underlying floral character. Abundant
flavor, medium to full body, impressive purity, and fine elegance
suggest this delicious Zinfandel should drink well for 2-3 years. "
-Robert Parker (02/10)
