OnThEdge Zinfandel Vintage 2000 Frediani “1956” Vineyard

Bronze Medal, Pacific Rim Wine Competition, 2002           

Though we have produced Zinfandel from this block non-commercially for 20 years, this is our first commercial release from this vineyard.  The 2000 vintage from this block provided us with a broad, generous, and what we have come to consider “typical” Frediani Vineyard Zinfandel.  Forty-four year old, dry farmed vines generally have no problem speaking for themselves, we simply interpret:

Purple-red color, bright strawberry fruit, firm acid, moderate tannins, long finish.  What more can WE say?  O.K., we typically add a small portion of Charbono, and maybe a splash of Petite Sirah into the Zin from this block.  And yes, 100% French oak aged, bottled unfined and unfiltered.

We have many past vintages from this excellent Zinfandel vineyard in our personal cellar, and though very appealing and juicy when young, we find them to age nicely given 5-7 years bottle age.            

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