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As spring gives way to summer, temperatures begin to rise, and daylight stretches far into the evening, we invite you to cool off on sultry nights with ZD Wines’ summer whites.
Hand harvested and fermented entirely in stainless steel, the 2009 Rosa Lee Muscat Canelli is the perfect summer sipper with a hint of sweetness. The beautiful glass enclosure (referred to as the glass slipper) makes this wine an ideal choice for barbeques and picnics: no corkscrew required!
Harvested from vineyards in California’s coolest growing regions (Napa/Sonoma Carneros, Monterey, and Santa Barbara), the 2008 ZD Chardonnay is a refreshing way to experience the best that California has to offer. Winemaking techniques designed to preserve and enhance the character of the coastal fruit make this well-balanced wine a summertime treat.
With cold barrel fermentation and no-malolactic to complement the natural acidity of the grapes, the 2008 Reserve Chardonnay made with grapes from the deLeuze Family Carneros Vineyard is the perfect way to cool down on hot summer nights. Tropical fruit aromas and forward fruit also make this a great food pairing wine.
Enjoy ZD’s whites and stay cool and refreshed all summer long...
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In celebration of Auction Napa Valley which raised over $8 million for Napa Valley charities, ZD Wines brought back the ever-popular deLeuze Family & Staff Cook Off. As temperatures soared so did the competitive spirit and ZD fans reaped the culinary benefits as they sampled each team’s wine-paired dish to determine a winner. One family member, one wine, and a few eager staffers per team made for an unforgettable event. At the end of the day, the results were tallied and the winner was proclaimed: Lifestyles of the Rich & Cabulous won by a worran margin with their chocolately, cherry Cabulous Cups to pair with ZD 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. Here is the winning recipe so you too can take home the gold!
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 This is an incredible time at ZD Wines because recently we had the privilege of welcoming aboard Jill deLeuze, my little sister. You are probably thinking to yourself, “Another deLeuze at ZD? How do they do it?” The answer is that your guess is as good as mine. Could it be destiny?
Jill, like me, spent her childhood summers on the bottling line and in the cellar learning the “hands-on” side with the rest of the cellar crew. I fondly remember a bottling day many years ago when Jill was helping in the cellar and my Dad asked her to connect a line to a tank of Cabernet Sauvignon. If you have examined our tanks before, you will notice that there is a valve clamped to every outlet on the tank, and a cap clamped over the outlet of the valves, which must first be removed before a hose can be attached.
Winemaker Chris Pisani (Assistant Winemaker at the time) heard the blood-curdling scream from across the cellar. Jill had accidentally removed the clamp on the backside of the valve releasing a high-powered stream of Cabernet onto the floor. Luckily, Chris was close by so we lost very little wine and Jill learned her first lesson about the finer details of cellar work. Jill will definitely be mad at me for telling this story, but isn’t that what big brothers are for?
After graduating from Napa High, Jill attended UCSB and then UC Davis where she graduated with a degree in Nutrition. So for those who are curious, Jill will happily teach you about the health benefits of drinking wine! Since then she has worked for the Boys and Girls Club of Napa guiding their Teen Center, and more recently with Bounty Hunter Wine Bar in downtown Napa, furthering her wine knowledge. At the winery, Jill will be concentrating her efforts on sales, both in the tasting room and throughout California.
Jill is perfectly suited for these responsibilities. She has an effortless enthusiasm and authentic quality that make you want to give her a hug. She is intelligent, witty and beautiful (I think there is some type of conspiracy where she got all the good genes). Our Grandpa Norman would be so happy to know that Jill has chosen to help carry on the ZD legacy. From the entire ZD family, we give Jill a warm welcome home!
- Brandon deLeuze, Assistant Winemaker (and big brother)
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Note from deLeuze Family
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It was slow to come but we are finally enjoying summer. A wet spring in Napa Valley is now showing itself through particularly strong vine growth. The clusters on our vines have bloomed and we are ready for the long summer days that will bring this year’s harvest to maturity.
We are excited to be bottling our 2009 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir along with our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Reserve Cabernet and the 12th bottling of Abacus. Bottling will start in the beginning of July and will continue through the early part of August. If you are coming to Napa during that time, call ahead to set up a tour (Monday-Friday) and check out the action.
Save The Date - January is more than 6 months away but we want to let you know we are planning a weekend in Napa Valley not to be missed! It may be hard to envision as we all feel the heat of the summer but cool, cozy nights with the fireplace crackling and a glass of Abacus in hand is only part of what we have in mind! More information is on the way mark so your calendar for January 14-16, 2011.
Cheers,
The deLeuze Family
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NEWS & EVENTS
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July 22
Sun Valley Wine Auction
Join ZD’s Founder, Rosa Lee, and VP of Sales, Teresa, for Sun Valley’s favorite fund raising event. Each year the Sun Valley Center holds the Wine Auction to raise funds to support its arts programming and community outreach. Enjoy the auction gala, vintner dinners, a hosted wine picnic, and a tasting that includes wine from 120 wineries (including ZD)!
June - August 2010
Michael Mina Wine Series
Michelin award-winning chef Michael Mina’s eponymous restaurant is presenting a seasonal tasting menu featuring ZD Wines. Located in the Bellagio Las Vegas, this series is a delicious way to explore the ZD lineup with a delectable tasting menu focusing on peak summer ingredients. Heading to Las Vegas this summer? Be sure to delight your taste buds during this limited series.
To view more upcoming events, visit us online.
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