1994 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California
$115.00 -- available in 750ml and 1.5L (magnum) bottlesPurchase 1994 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California
This 1994 Chardonnay is showing depth and richness of a vintage that has come to be known as great. A full nose of tropical fruit, citrus, and oak open to mouthwatering flavors that fill the palate. The richness and depth are a result of harvesting fruit from cool climate vineyards. Cold barrel fermentation and 10 months of aging in 52 gallon American oak barrels make this wine another superb example of our intense style of Chardonnay.
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2007 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- 2007 was an exceptional vintage for Chardonnay. A long, cool growing season allowed for extended hang times with an excellent balance of flavors and natural acidity. The fruit was harvested at optimal maturity from several vineyards in California's coolest growing regions - Napa and Sonoma Carneros, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. A long, cold fermentation in 100% American oak barrels and no malo-lactic fermentation define ZD's signature winemaking style. ZD's rich, balanced, fruit driven Chardonnays drink amazingly well when young, and have the ability to age beautifully for many years. This wine exhibits aromas of ripe pineapple, apricots and fresh orange blossoms. Subtle hints of sweet vanilla, pear, honey and toasted nuts round out a full palate of lush tropical fruit and well balanced acidity. -Chirs Pisani, Winemaker* Best of Class Gold Medal - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2009* Gold Medal - American Fine Wine Competition 2009* Gold Medal - Riverside International Wine Competition 2009* 90 Points "Highly Recommended" - California Grapevine 2009
2008 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- The harvest of 2008 marked our 40th crush and we are celebrating that milestone with an anniversary label. Over the years, this California Chardonnay has evolved to be recognized as a hallmark of ZD Wines. We have created a unique character by blending the distinct attributes of the cool growing regions of Napa and Sonoma Carneros as well as the fog shrouded Santa Maria valley in Santa Barbara and the cool, windy Arroyo Seco in Monterey. Our winemaking techniques are designed to preserve and enhance the character of this fruit. We use a long slow cold barrel fermentation and allow no malo-lactic fermentation to maintain the natural acidity and flavor. Aging in lightly toasted American Oak barrels gives us hints of sweet vanilla and coconut and adds a depth to the wine through slow evaporation and concentration. Please enjoy this full, rich, well- balanced wine and join us in celebrating 40 years of growing our family business.-Chirs Pisani, Winemaker* Double Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010* Gold Medal - Monterey Wine Competition 2010* Gold Medal - Taster's Guild International Wine Judging 2010
2007 ZD Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley -- The 2007 Napa Valley growing season gave us near perfect conditions for Chardonnay. A warmer than normal spring got things off to an early start, and lower than normal winter precipitation kept things pretty dry and canopies well managed. Cool, foggy mornings became the norm throughout July and August leading to a light but well balanced crop with excellent flavors and natural acidities. A blend from two of our top Napa Valley vineyards, including ZD's own organically farmed deLeuze Family Vineyard in Carneros. 100% barrel fermentation and no malo-lactic fermentation lend a nice balance of ripe, forward fruit and crisp acidity. 15 months of extended aging in America oak barrels provides the richness and complexity that round out this distinctive chardonnay. The wine is bursting with aromas of apricot, pineapple, Asian pear, sweet vanilla and a subtle floral note. Full bodied on the palate, with more apricot, pear, vanilla and toasty American oak notes, all of which integrate beautifully with the crisp natural acidity.
- Chris Pisani
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2006 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionGold Medal- West Coast Wine Competition4 Stars- Restaurant Wine, Issue #12492 points - Conoisseurs' Guide to California WineZD's 2006 Chardonnay delivers traditional "ZD Style". Our pursuit of richness and balance is achieved through careful selection of quality vineyards from California's esteemed cool growing regions including Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, and Santa Barbara counties. A unique winemaking approach of cold barrel fermentation in toasted American oak barrels gives this wine a deep opulence with aromas of fresh tropical fruit and a hint of vanilla and coconut. No malo-lactic fermentation results in a preservation of crisp acidity that gives the wine a clean finish in addition to a lingering aftertaste. Drink this wine now to enjoy the fruit forward characters or allow some bottle aging to develop an impressive depth and complexity. Enjoy! -Chris Pisani, Winemaker
2006 ZD Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley -- The cool, foggy Carneros mornings provide an ideal climate for growing Chardonnay. The fruit from our dry-farmed, organically certified deLeuze Family Vineyard is the backbone for our Reserve Chardonnay. Careful winemaking techniques, such as 100% barrel fermentation in American Oak barrels, no malo-lactic fermentation and extended barrel aging, all contributed to this unique wine.. This 2006 Reserve Chardonnay offers a wonderful combination of citrus and tropical fruit in the aroma (pineapple/lemon/orange blossom), and pleasantly surprises you with hints of pear, floral and spicy toast notes lingering in the background. On the palate, the fruit remains ever present from start to finish with a rich, creamy mid-palate balanced beautifully with bright natural acidity. The sweet, vanillin oak is well integrated and leads to a long, rich finish. This Reserve Chardonnay will complement a wide range of foods; especially delicious with Lobster and Dungenous Crab. This wine will age gracefully for many years. Enjoy!!
Chris Pisani, Winemaker90 Points - Wine Spectator, July 2009Best of Gold Double Gold Medal - New World International Wine Competition 2008Double Gold Medal - South Florida Wine Competition 2008
Best of Class Gold Medal - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2008Gold Medal - Monterey Wine CompetitionGold Medal - West Coast Wine CompetitionGold Medal - Tasters Guild Wine Competition
Gold Medal - Orange County Fair Wine Competition
2005 ZD Wines Chardonnay -- Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2007Gold Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition 2007Gold Medal - Taster's Guild International Wine Judging 2007ZD's 2005 Chardonnay shines with traditional "ZD Style". Our pursuit of richness and balance is achieved through careful selection of quality vineyards from California's esteemed cool growing regions including Napa, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. A unique winemaking approach of cold barrel fermentation in toasted American oak barrels gives this wine a deep opulence with aromas of fresh tropical fruit and a hint of vanilla and coconut. No malo-lactic fermentation results in a preservation of crisp acidity that gives the wine a clean finish in addition to a lingering aftertaste. Drink this wine now to enjoy the fruit forward characters or allow some bottle aging to develop an impressive depth and complexity. Enjoy! -Robert deLeuze, Winemaster & CEO
2005 ZD Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley --
Best of Class Gold Medal - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2007
Gold Medal - Taster's Guild International Wine Competition 2007
Gold Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition 2007
Highly Recommended - California Grapevine 2007
This 100% Napa Valley Chardonnay is a blend from two of our favorite vineyards located in the coolest part of the Napa Valley, one of which is the dry farmed, organically certified deLeuze Family Estate Vineyard in the Carneros. The other vineyard is the Soscol Vineyard which sits just outside of the Carneros appellation, but enjoys the same proximity to the San Pablo Bay which gives us the long, cool growing season that Chardonnay thrives in. The fruit was all hand harvested at optimal maturity and barrel fermented at 46-48°F in our cellar. No malo-lactic fermentation further ensures a perfect balance of forward fruit and crisp, natural acidity. This wine was aged for 15 months in American oak barrels, selected for their delicacy, and bottled in December 2005. In the aroma, pineapple, pear and sweet vanilla mingle with subtle notes of lime, coconut and toast. This wine is full bodied and rich on the palate, with more tropical pineapple and apricot flavors that integrate beautifully with the spicy American oak. The fruit lingers throughout the incredibly long finish. Enjoy!!!
Robert deLeuze, Winemaster
2004 ZD Wines Chardonnay -- Gold Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition 2006Gold Medal - Taster's Guild International Wine Competition 2006An important component of this wine is our 2004 Carneros Estate Chardonnay which was hand harvested and night harvested for the first time. The fruit was picked with the use of light booms starting at 2:00am. An early morning harvest allowed us to bring the grapes into the winery by 6:00am at a cool 55°. Harvesting the fruit at night has several advantages including reducing the need to cool the must at the winery, thus saving energy. It helps to preserve flavors and enhances structure by slowing the extraction of harsh or astringent components in the skins.It is also easier on the field workers who pick the grapes, since they don't have to work in the hot sun surrounded by bees all morning! The grapes were harvested at optimal maturities and barrel fermented in 100% American Oak barrels in our state-of-the-art cellar; which is kept at a cool 48°F during fermentation. This slow, cold fermentation lasts upwards of 8-10 weeks, and helps preserve the lush tropical and citrus aromas that can dissipate during more traditional warmer fermentations. No malo-lactic fermentation ensures a perfect balance of forward fruit and crisp acidity. Aged for 10 months in barrel adds a richness and complexity that rounds out this distinctive chardonnay. With aromas of sweet pineapple, vanilla, pear and lemon zest, this wine exudes richness. Full bodied on the palate, pineapple, pear and sweet vanilla predominate, with a rich creamy mouth-feel that is perfectly balanced with the natural acidity. This chardonnay is all about balance! Enjoy!! - Chris Pisani, Winemaker
2004 ZD Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley -- Gold Medal - Taster's Guild International Wine Competition 2006
This 100% Napa Valley Chardonnay is a blend from two of our favorite vineyards located in the coolest part of the Napa Valley, one of which is the dry farmed, organically certified deLeuze Family Estate Vineyard in the Carneros. The other vineyard is the Soscol Vineyard which sits just outside of the Carneros appellation, but enjoys the same proximity to the San Pablo Bay which gives us the long, cool growing season that Chardonnay thrives in. The fruit was all hand harvested at optimal maturity and barrel fermented at 46-48°F in our cellar. No malo-lactic fermentation further ensures a perfect balance of forward fruit and crisp, natural acidity. This wine was aged for 15 months in American oak barrels, selected for their delicacy, and bottled in December 2005. In the aroma, pineapple, pear and sweet vanilla mingle with subtle notes of lime, coconut and toast. This wine is full bodied and rich on the palate, with more tropical pineapple and apricot flavors that integrate beautifully with the spicy American oak. The fruit lingers throughout the incredibly long finish. Enjoy!!!
Chris Pisani
2003 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- Gold Medal Hilton Head Wine Festival "Springfest" 2005Gold Medal Monterey Wine Competition 2005Produced from grapes grown in California's coolest climates, from as far north as the Carneros to the Arroyo Seco appellation in Monterey, this 2003 ZD Chardonnay has it all! The grapes were harvested at optimal maturities and barrel fermented in 100% American Oak barrels in our state-of-the-art barrel cellar which is kept at 48°F during fermentation. This slow, cool fermentation lasts upwards of 8-10 weeks and helps to preserve the lush tropical and citrus aromas that can sometimes dissipate during more traditional warmer fermentations. No malo-lactic fermentation ensures a perfect balance of forward fruit and crisp acidity. This wine was aged for 10 months in barrel adding a richness and complexity that rounds out this distinctive chardonnay. In the aroma, ripe pineapple, pear and sweet vanilla are accented with subtle notes of lime and orange blossoms. On the palate, this wine is rich, ripe and intense. Lush pineapple, guava and pear integrate beautifully with the sweet, toasty American oak. The balanced acidity and the lingering tropical fruit leads to a wonderful, long fruity finish. This wine is drinking beautifully now and will continue to develop complexity for some time. Enjoy! Chris Pisani, Winemaker
2003 ZD Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley -- This 100% Chardonnay is a blend from two of our top Napa Valley vineyards. The majority of the grapes came from ZD's dry farmed, organically certified deLeuze Family Vineyard in the heart of the Carneros appellation. The vineyards are in the coolest part of the Napa Valley, and are influenced by the cool morning fog from the San Pablo Bay. The grapes were hand harvested at full maturity and barrel fermented at 46-48°F in our barrel cellar. This slow, cool fermentation and harvesting at optimal maturity has given us a wine of great balance and elegant richness. No malo-lactic fermentation further ensures a perfect balance of forward fruit and crisp natural acidity. Extended aging in small toasted American oak barrels provides a richness and complexity that rounds out this distinctive chardonnay that shows beautifully now and will continue to age gracefully for years to come. The wine is bursting with ripe tropical fruit, with hints of pineapple, guava and apricot. Full bodied on the palate, with more pineapple/apricot notes and a well integrated spicy clove and vanilla note from the American oak. The finish is incredibly long and rich. Only 950 cases of this wine were produced.
-Chris Pisani, Winemaker
2002 ZD Wines Chardonnay, CA -- Gold Medal-Taster's Guild International Wine Competition 2004 "The fruit for this 100% Chardonnay was hand harvested at full maturity from select vineyards in California's coolest coastal regions. A long, cool fermentation in toasted American Oak barrels and no malolactic fermentation highlight ZD's signature style of producing rich, balanced, fruit driven Chardonnays that not only pair amazingly well with a wide range of food but also age gracefully. Bright, forward aromas of apricots, lime and tart apple are supported by lovely floral, mineral, honeysuckle and pear notes. Full bodied on the palate, with ripe apricot, honey and toast, this wine perfectly balances the forward fruit and natural acidity that leads to a lingering finish." -Chris Pisani, Winemaker
2002 ZD Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley -- 92 Points - The Wine News, Feb/March 05Double Gold Medal - Monterey Wine Competition 20052002 was another superb year for Chardonnay. A long, moderate growing season allowed for long hang times and a perfect balance of flavors and natural acidity. This Napa Valley Chardonnay comes from several vineyards in one of Napa's coolest regions, including ZD's own organically certified deLeuze Family Vineyard in Carneros. The grapes were hand harvested at optimal maturities and barrel fermented at 46-48°F in our state of the art fermentation cellar. This slow, cool fermentation lasts upwards of 8-10 weeks and helps to preserve the lush tropical and citrus aromas that can "blow off" during warmer traditional fermentations. No malo-lactic fermentation ensures a perfect balance of forward fruit and crisp acidity. Extended aging in toasted American oak barrels provides a richness and complexity that rounds out this distinctive chardonnay that shows beautifully now and will continue to age gracefully for many years. Only 1,200 cases of this wine were produced. Pineapple, apricot, and pear predominate with subtle notes of vanilla and spice. Full bodied on the palate, with ripe apricot, pear, vanilla and a subtle honey note, all integrate beautifully with the spicy American oak to produce an incredibly long, rich finish.
-Chris Pisani, Winemaker
2001 ZD Wines Chardonnay, CA -- "Crisp,bright aromas of green apple and tropical fruit lead to notes of vanilla oak with a hint of spice. A fruit forward palate of citrus and pineapple integrate and balance the bright acidity and toasty oak. The long, slightly sweet finish round out this beautiful wine. A long, cool fermentation, preserve the wonderful, complex fruit and natural acidity that gives this wine its richness and delicate balance. This wine is a classic example of our consistent and unique style." -Chris Pisani, Winemaker
2001 ZD Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley
1999 ZD Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley -- This Reserve Chardonnay was blended exclusively from our Napa Valley vineyards. Our traditional style, which focuses on balance with intensity through cold barrel fermentation and no malo-lactic, has preserved the varietal character from an exceptionally long growing season. Lightly toasted American oak barrels, selected from our cellars for their delicacy, were used for an extended barrel aging of 18 months. The slow evaporation, concentration and oxidation have given the wine a velvety richness. Aromas of citrus, ripe pear, vanilla and toasty oak fill the senses and the wine reveals layer after layer of pineapple, lush tropical fruit and spice on the palate. Drink this one now or age it for three to five years for even more intensity.
1998 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- This beautifully balanced wine has a complex and fragrant nose. Exotic aromas of papaya, grapefruit, pineapple, and citrus are layered with hints of coconut and toasty oak. On the palate, mouth filling flavors are balanced with a creamy texture and crisp acidity that develops into a long lasting aftertaste.
Due to the exceptionally long, cool growing season of the '98 vintage, this Chardonnay can be expected to develop beautifully for several years to come.
1996 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- "Clean, sweetly oaked and lightly graced with a touch of leesy, roasted grain complexity in the nose, this weighty, somewhat mouthcoating wine consonantly comes up long on richness on the palate. . . . It has enough substance to stand it in good stead for a few years of keeping, and it might find the latter-stage fullness to complement its very rich beginnings."- Connoisseur's Guide, March 1998
1995 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- The 1995 Chardonnay has great fruit intensity. This vintage produced a minimal crop due to low fruit set during a cool wet spring. A long steady growing season coupled with the low crop yield produced fruit intense in varietal character. With a nose of grapefruit and ripe tropical aromas, this wine is a great example of our big rich style of Chardonnay, very consistent with past vintages.
1994 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- This 1994 Chardonnay is showing depth and richness of a vintage that has come to be known as great. A full nose of tropical fruit, citrus, and oak open to mouthwatering flavors that fill the palate. The richness and depth are a result of harvesting fruit from cool climate vineyards. Cold barrel fermentation and 10 months of aging in 52 gallon American oak barrels make this wine another superb example of our intense style of Chardonnay.
1993 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- The 1993 Chardonnay is the 25th Anniversary vintage of ZD Chardonnay. The aromas wafting out of the glass on this wine are melon and golden raisin with an underlying flinty note. The wine is crisp and lemony; finishing with mild honey notes.
1992 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- This Chardonnay is also a beautiful golden color however differs on the nose with notes of spun sugar, coconut and dried flowers. The 1992 displays crisper notes than the 1991 with flavors leading to orange honey. The finish is long with a mineral characteristic.
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