Edmeades Mendicino County Zinfandel

This isn’t the first time we’ve reviewed the Edmeades Mendicino County Zinfandel.  In fact, the 2006 vintage of this wine was the top pick, earning a solid 92 points, the last time we did a big series on Zinfandel.  Today, we’re checking out the 2007 vintage.

Edmeades only produces Zinfandel, and has been doing so since 1963.  The winery is part of the Jackson family “wine empire,” which includes other wineries such as Kendall-Jackson, Murphy-Goode, La Crema, Freemark Abbey and several other brands.

This is truly one brand that I’ve grown to trust for really good Zinfandel.  However, this isn’t a ten dollar bargain bottle… you’re going to pay upwards of $20 to enjoy some Edmeades.  I was lucky to find this bottle for $18.

Occasionally I pick up on apple-like characteristics in red wines, and this is one of those times.  There’s a very distinctive red apple peel aroma from this wine, along with blackberry, caramel and black pepper.  On the palate, it’s blackberry, cherry, and the apple peel comes through here too.  It also has a nice, but not overpowering, spiciness and a touch of smoke.  The finish is exceptionally long and reminiscent of blackberry jam on toast.  Overall, it’s a very nice Zinfandel.

Wine: Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel
Variety: Zinfandel
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol: 15.2%
Rating: 89
Price Paid: $18.00

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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.