Edmeades Perli Vinyards Zinfandel

If the "hand tended" blocks from Perli Vineyards were located at a ski resort, they would be considered double black diamond. With grades approaching 60% and soils that are more rock than soil, these steep coastal mountain sites are some of the most radical in all of California. First planted in the late 1800's by Santo and Rosie Perli, these southwest-facing, high altitude (2,200 feet) vineyards are a mere 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Luscious and full-bodied, this wine is rich with flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry fruit, covered in dark chocolate, and dusted with baking spices.