2008 Edmeades Winery Zinfandel

20110928:
I wrote the following: "Doesn't smell as strong as the Chateau de Landure Minervois. Much sweeter, with a slightly sour taste. Zinfandel. Edmeades. It's hard to drink." 4:22 pm

[20111014]

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20111017:
I wrote the following:

"Edmeades Zinfandel. 2008. Strong smell of red wine. Not pungent smell. Typical red wine taste, not bitter. Good." 6:12 pm
"15.4% ABV. Mendocino County. Slightly dry, adequately sweet." 6:27 pm
"Good wine. I think I've gotten used to what to expect. That's the first step." 6:58 pm

[20111213]

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2008 Edmeades Winery Zinfandel

Relevant Links:
2008 Edmeades Winery Zinfandel Mendocino (www.cellartracker.com)
Edmeades Website

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CellarTracker.com Information:

Vintage 2008
Type Red
Producer Edmeades Winery (web)
Variety Zinfandel
Designation n/a
Vineyard n/a
Country USA
Region California
SubRegion North Coast
Appellation Mendocino
Options Show variety and appellation
UPC Code 768033001011

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Website Information:

http://store.edmeades.com/pdfs/08ZinMendo.pdf
2008 Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel
The 2008 Edmeades Mendocino Zin is reminiscent of Sunday night dinner with the whole family:
aromas of Great Grandma Jancine’s homemade cherry pie coming out of the oven, the fireplace roaring with oak logs and everyone looking forward to a great evening of wine, food, and camaraderie.
This year’s tannins are soft and supple, the cherry fruit is vivacious, and the addition of Petite Sirah and Syrah adds a nice rural feel with earthy notes and some nice structure. Aging the wine should help it evolve into a nicely layered and complex Zinfandel, with toast and smokiness from the oak picking up in intensity.

2008 Mendocino County Zinfandel
Appellation: Mendocino County
Release Date: June 2010
Composition: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah
Oak: 13.5 months in 63% French (35% new) 37% American
Alcohol: 15.4%
TA: 0.52 g/1oo ml
pH: 3.91
Cases: 30,000

http://store.edmeades.com/pdfs/09ZinMendo.pdf
2009 Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel
The 2009 Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel is loaded with aromas of red cherries and subtle notes of toasted vanilla. This year's tannins are once again soft and supple, the fruit is powerful, and the additions of Petite Sirah and Syrah have added a nice rural feel while also providing nice structure. Aging the wine should evolve into a nicely layered and complex Zinfandel, with toast and smokiness from the oak picking up in intensity.

2009 Mendocino County Zinfandel
Appellation: Mendocino County
Release Date: May 2011
Composition: Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah
Oak: 10 months in 57% French and 43% American, 31% new
Alcohol: 15.7%
TA: 0.67 g/1oo ml
pH: 3.87
Harvest Sugar: 25.3 Brix