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 | 2004 Edmeades Estate Zinfandel Mendocino Alden Ranch Vineyards Late Harvest
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| 75 | | | 92 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Zinfandel is popular as a dry table wine, but it also can make exquisite dessert wines, or late harvest wines. Not fortified, late harvest wines are made from grapes picked, as the term indicates, late in the growing season when the grapes will yield high brix (sugar content measured at harvest), and thus are naturally high in alcohol. This example exceeds the 16% mark. While high in alcohol, the wine does not read “hot.” Aromas focus on spice, dried dark fruits and black cherries, while the palate enjoys raisins, plums and dark berry fruits. Spice notes (cinnamon, clove), resolved tannins, and a lingering pleasure-filled finish complete the experience. This medium-bodied dessert wine is just delicious. Serve small pours, about 2 ounces, in small tulip-shaped glasses. Cool room temperature is best. Foods: Dark chocolate cake with pecans (the one from JCT Kitchen especially); blue cheeses, nuts, fig-centered pastries, such as torta de higos, fruit cake, simple cookie.
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United Distributors | 12/01/2008 |
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