Edmeades, Mendocino County (California) Zinfandel 2013

A very complex Zinfandel that shows great balance despite the big number in small print on the front label.  I’m in the habit of tasting first and looking later to make sure that I’m not predisposed to turn off to a Zin based on its alcohol content, as there are myriad other factors that can make the wine work across the scale, from 13% to 16.5%.  The cranberry fruit element really makes this wine pop, bringing the pepper, herb, blackberry and dusty tannin texture together in a full flavored, long lingering delight.  This will win the high number haters back — if you show it blind, of course. Contains 3% Syrah.