ZD Wines Chardonnay
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$34
2010 Chardonnay, California - Buy Now
This 2010 ZD Wines California Chardonnay is yet another testament to our unique style and pursuit of richness and balance through our careful selection of cool, coastal vineyards from as far south as Santa Barbara and Monterey counties to our own Napa and Sonoma Carneros appellations. All of the grapes were harvested at optimal maturities and 100% barrel fermented in our cellar which is kept at a chilly 48°F during fermentation. This long, cool fermentation preserves the vibrant tropical and clean citrus aromas while also helping to inhibit any malo-lactic fermentation, thus maintaining a balance of forward fruit and bright natural acidity. Aromas of pineapple, guava and pear mingle with hints of vanilla and orange blossoms. The palate is full bodied and rich with the perfect balance between fruit, oak and acidity. Like many ZD Chardonnays, this wine is a joy to drink when young but will also age and develop beautifully for many years to come.
-Chris Pisani, Winemaker
- 90 Points - Highly Recommended -- California Grapevine, Oct. 2011
- Double Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2012
- Best Chardonnay - Monterey Wine Competition 2012
- Best of Class|Gold Medal - New World International Wine Competition 2012
- Gold Medal - Pacific Rim Wine Competition 2012
$55
2010 Reserve Chardonnay, Carneros - Buy Now
The long, cool summer of 2010 led to a spectacular vintage from our organically farmed ZD Carneros Estate Vineyard. This Reserve is a blend from several blocks within the vineyard including Block 4, the Clone 95 block replanted in 2003. Hand harvested under the cool cover of night at optimal maturity and cold fermented in 100% American Oak barrels with no malo-lactic fermentation gives this wine a nice balance of intense, ripe fruit and bright natural acidity. 15 months of extended aging in barrel helped round out the texture and added complexity to this distinctive chardonnay. Aromas of pear, orange blossom, lime zest and sweet vanilla mingle with a palate bursting with bright fruit, lively acidity and subtle toasty American oak notes. This wine is drinking wonderfully now and will continue to develop for many years.
-Chris Pisani, Winemaker
- Gold Medal - Pacific Rim Wine Competition 2012
