Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel

Description

Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel, a pure, fruit-driven Californian red wine sourced from one of the state’s most distinctive terroirs. Nestled within the prestigious North Coast AVA (American Viticultural Area), the sun-drenched, Mediterranean-climate vineyards of Mendocino County represent one of California’s northernmost commercial wine-growing regions. This exceptional red wine beautifully captures the wild, authentic spirit of old-school California Zinfandel. Buy online and in-store at Fareham Wine Cellar.

Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel Winemaking

• Fermentation: Fermented using only native yeasts in small, open-top bins.
• Cap Management: Features manual punching down during fermentation.
• Intervention: Crafted with minimal winemaking intervention.
• Ageing: Aged for 19 months.
• Oak Composition: Matured in a combination of 64% French and 36% American oak barrels (25% new oak).
• Grape Blend: Typically composed of 75% to 90% Zinfandel, rounded out with some Petite Sirah and Syrah (varying by vintage).
• Dietary: Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
• Winemaker: The chief winemaker since 2017 is Dave Ready.

Mendocino County Vineyards

The exceptional fruit for Edmeades is sourced from a select group of dedicated, small-scale growers in Mendocino County, each bringing unique history and terroir to the blend:

• Gianoli Ranch: Meticulously tended by owners Mike and Jenny Kelly.
• Perli Vineyard: A vast 2,000-acre estate owned by Steve Alden and family, featuring a prized 10-acre plot of Zinfandel vines planted back in 1994.
• Shamrock Vineyard: Comprising 24 acres of vines established in 2001, owned by Dr. Donald Williams and expertly managed by ranch manager Mike Prescott.
• Piffero Vineyard: A historic site where Ric Piffero lovingly looks after 25 acres of old-vine Carignan and Zinfandel, originally planted by his grandfather, Vittorio, in 1930.

Edmeades, Established 1963

The origins of Edmeades Wines lie with cardiologist Dr Donald Edmeades, who planted 11 acres of grapes in the hamlet of Philo, Anderson Valley in 1963, becoming the first modern-day grape grower in this cool, coastal region. His son, Deron, later founded the Edmeades winery, launching the Edmeades brand in 1972. They soon gained a reputation for producing fantastic single-site and single-vineyard mountain Zinfandels.

Acquisition by Jackson Family Wines

In 1988, Edmeades was purchased by Jess Jackson and became one of the very first wineries to join the Jackson Family Wines portfolio.