Tasting note

Edmeades has long been a favourite small producer of Mendocino, based in the Anderson Valley. This captures the essential joy of zinfandel - that lifted nose of raspberry, lavender, perfume, with a hint of mocha on the side. It's mid-weight, smooth, sweetish and warm - very easy to drink with little tannin. Some warmth (at 15%) but the fruit generosity covers well. Score - 89. (David Lawrason, winealign.com, April 20, 2016)

With dollops of smoke, graham cracker, chocolate and fruit, it reminds us of raspberry smores fresh from the campfire.

Aromas of ripe cherries and blueberries mingle with flavours of cocoa powder, toasted oak, and freshly roasted coffee.