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 What's HappeningNapa Frost Patrol
Frost patrol—Brrrr!! Yes, you’ve probably heard about the record breaking frost season we’ve been experiencing this year. It looks like 2008 will go down as the worst frost in the Napa Valley since 1972. I just spent the last several mornings walking most of our vineyards and assessing the damage. Jim Haire, our only outside Pinot Noir grower was hit the hardest. We lost about 3.5ac of clone777 pinot noir. The Dever Vineyard, a small, organically farmed cabernet vineyard in the southeast corner of the valley was also hit pretty hard. Both of our Estate vineyards are fine due to the slope of the cabernet vineyard in Rutherford, and Rafael’s (ZD’s vineyard manager) diligence in getting up at two in the morning to fire up the wind machines in Carneros. Our vineyards up Soda Canyon Rd. are all fine too (you gotta love those hillside vineyards!!). This season has been a potent reminder of how much we are at the mercy of Mother Nature in this business. Stay tuned for a late spring report on how the frost damaged vines are doing, and whether or not they attempt a comeback. - Chris Pisani Winemaker May 2, 2008 What’s Happening - Brave New World!
What Is Happening? We are excited to be moving forward in this Brave New World of ever expanding communication! We plan to offer the thoughts of our family and extended family on currently interesting subjects and experiences in the wine world (or not). Our goal will be to provide guests of our website the opportunity to learn more about ZD (of course) as well as Napa Valley: winemaking, winery’s, vineyards, grape growing, wine tasting, wine pairing, hotels, restaurants etc… We will begin with babysteps as we move into this Brave New World. First we will see how we do with providing ongoing and worthwhile information. Assuming all goes well, we plan to offer those of you so inclined the opportunity to comment on and or question our thoughts. If your really can’t wait and want to comment on something now, feel free to give us a call (800) 487-7757 or an email info@zdwines.com . Please wish us Luck in this newest endeavor. - Brett deLeuze President/ Partner May 1, 2008 View Archived Happenings for: May 2008 | April 2008 |
Next at ZD WinesSolarbration: ZD Wines, Honig & Peju Celebrate Summer Solstice
Saturday, June 21st, 2008: 5:30PM until Sunset Come to Rutherford and enjoy a progressive evening between ZD Wines, Honig and Peju Province Winery on the Longest Day of the Year! Each winery will host wine tasting, live entertainment and sustainable gourmet cuisine. Guests are invited to celebrate the sunlight and the solar energy systems that power these wineries. 100% of the proceeds raised from ticket sales will benefit the Napa Valley Land Trust. ZD is the latest Rutherford winery to adopt solar power, with the installation of a 125kW system earlier this year. The 714-module design supplies 100 percnt of the energy used in ZD’s production. Tickets: $40 for wine club members, $50 for non-club members. Order tickets now!
Upcoming Opportunities to TasteSaturday, May 31, 2008Third Annual Carneros Heritage Fest (Carneros, CA)Join Barbie Jamieson, Retail Sales Director of ZD Wines, at the Donum Estate for a fabulous day of food and wine pairing! Website: Carneros Heritage Fest Price: $75.00 Contact: Carneros Wine Alliance: (707) 253-2678 Thursday, June 5, 2008 through Sunday, June 8, 20082008 Auction Napa Valley (Napa, CA)This signature Napa Valley event will be chaired by Heitz Wine Cellars this year. Charity: Various Napa Valley Charities Website: Napa Valley Vintners Association Contact: Napa Valley Vintners Association Friday, June 13, 2008 through Sunday, June 15, 2008Aspen Food & Wine Classic (Aspen, CO)Teresa D'Aurizio makes her way to the Aspen mountains to partake in this amazing event held among one of the most breathtaking venues. She will be joining some of worlds most renowned chefs, most well know vintners and winery principals, and we hope you too! Website: Aspen Food & Wine Classic Price: Ticket prices vary by event. See website for details. Contact: Food & Wine 877.900.WINE *****more opportunities to taste***** |
