2002 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
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This 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent follow-up to the fabulous 2001 vintage. Following ZD's signature style, each vineyard lot was hand harvested and fermented separately in small open top fermentors. Hand- punching gives us just the right amount of extraction, without the aggressive tannins. Aged in our cellars for two years in American oak from five different cooperages, and bottled in July 2004, this wine is a blockbuster! Dark and dense, this wine is packed with complex aromas of cassis, plum, tobacco and spice, with plenty of toasty vanilla, and just a slight floral note. On the palate, the ripe black fruit, toasty oak and big yet supple tannins integrate beautifully into a long, memorable finish. You can expect this wine to age gracefully for many years to come. ~ Chris Pisani, Winemaker
Gold Medal "Best of Class" Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2005
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2006 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- Who says you can't find an intense, powerful Cabernet Sauvignon that is also balanced, drinkable and nuanced? This 2006 ZD Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has it all. The grapes were sourced from several small Napa Valley vineyards, each with its own unique terroir, giving us a varied palette of flavors and textures to work with when blending this wine. Each vineyard lot was hand harvested and fermented separately. Hand punchdowns in our small fermentors gives us a gentle extraction without aggressive tannins. Aged in our cellar for two years in American oak barrels, this wine is drinking beautifully now and will age gracefully for many years to come. Aromas of ripe dark plums, cassis and black cherries are complimented with subtle hints of cocoa, anise, tobacco and sweet, toasty vanilla. On the palate, lush, silky tannins envelop a solid core of ripe, forward black fruit, with perfectly integrated oak. Enjoy!- Chris Pisani, Winemaker* Double Gold Medal - Hilton Head International Wine and Food Festival 2009* Double Gold Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition 2009* "Highly Recommended" - California Grapevine, February/March 2009
2005 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- Best of Class Gold Medal - New World International Wine Competition, 2008Gold Medal - Tasters Guild4 Stars - Excellent - Restaurant Wine January/February 2008"Highly Recommended" - California Grapevine, February/March 2008The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon were sourced from several small, low-yielding Napa Valley vineyards, each with its own unique "terroir", giving us a varied palette of flavors and textures to work with in producing this wine. Aged for two years in American oak barrels, this wine is drinking wonderfully now and will age gracefully for many years. With aromas of crushed blackberries, red plum, cassis and tobacco, this wine is layered with complexity from start to finish. full bodied on the palate, the core of ripe fruit is enveloped by velvety tannins and the oak is integrated beautifully, with hints of vanilla, toasted nuts and spice that linger on the long, rich finish.- Chris Pisani, Winemaker
2005 ZD Wines Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- The 2005 ZD Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon represents another example of our commitment to producing powerful cabernets that also exhibit an elegant balance and distinctive style. With ZD's organically farmed Rutherford Estate as the core, this wine is a blend from several small low yielding hillside vineyards in the Napa Valley. Each vineyard lot was fermented and aged separately for one year before blending. The final reserve blend was then returned to barrel for an additional two years of rest in American Oak barrels. Savoring the intense aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis and plum, and subtle notes of clove, anise and sweet vanilla is an absolute joy. Deep, ripe black fruit is enveloped in soft, velvety tannins that carry extraordinary fruit flavors through to a long, seductive finish. This wine is drinking great right now but will age beautifully for many years to come. Only 800 cases produced! Enjoy!-Chris Pisani, Winemaker* Double Gold Medal - American Fine Wine Competition 2009* Best of Class Gold Medal - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2009* Gold Medal - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 2009* 4 Stars - Excellent - Restaurant Wine January/February 2008* Highly Recommended - California Grapevine February/March 2008
2004 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- An early budbreak and unseasonably warm spring temperatures gave our Cabernet vineyards an excellent start in 2004. A long, moderate growing season, with above average temperatures late in the season led to balanced crops and excellent maturities. The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon were sourced from several small, low-yielding Napa Valley vineyards, each with its own unique "terroir", giving us a varied palette of flavors and textures to work with in producing this wine. Each vineyard lot is hand harvested and fermented separately in small open top fermentors. Hand punch-downs and careful tasting when deciding to press ensures a gentle extraction without overly aggressive tannins. Aged for two years in American oak barrels, this wine is drinking beautifully now and will age gracefully for many years. An intense aroma of black cherries, cassis, and plum is complimented by subtle hints of cocoa, tobacco and sweet, toasty vanilla. On the palate, soft tannins envelop a solid core of ripe, forward black fruit, with perfectly integrated oak. Enjoy!! ~ Chris Pisani, Winemaker"ZD's 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunner." - Bob Ecker, North Bay Biz February 2007Best of Class Gold Medal - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2007Gold Medal - Taster's Guild International Wine Judging 2007Gold Medal - San Diego International Wine Competition 2007Highly Recommended - California Grapevine 20074+ Stars - Restaurant Wine Issue #115
2004 ZD Wines Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon -- Two Puffs / 91 Points - Connoisseur's Guide December 2007Very Highly Recommended - California Grapevine Dec. 2007 - Jan. 2008With its powerful aromas of black currant, spicy blackberry and plum, this 2004 ZD Reserve Cabernet is a great example of what turned out to be an exceptional vintage. The core of ripe fruit is enveloped in lush, velvety tannins, and the hints of toasty vanilla, clove and anise add to this wines complexity. The grapes for this wine came from several small vineyards in the eastern hills above Napa Valley. Intensely farmed and naturally low yielding, these vineyards produce small clusters with intensely flavored berries. Careful winemaking practices and three years in American oak barrels ensure a delicate balance of fruit, tannin and oak. Two thousand four was a light year for many of our Cabernet vineyards, and as a result we produced fewer than 500 cases. Enjoy!!
2003 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- This 2003 vintage is yet another example of ZD's commitment to producing powerful yet balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with a distinctive style. The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon were sourced from several small Napa Valley vineyards, each with its own unique "terroir", which gives us a varied palette of flavors and textures to work with in producing this wine. Each vineyard lot was hand harvested and fermented separately. Hand punchdowns in our small fermentors gives us a gentle extraction without aggressive tannins. Aged for two years in American oak barrels, this wine is drinking beautifully now and will age gracefully for many years to come. An intense aroma of blackberries, cassis and dark plums is complimented with subtle hints of anise, tobacco and sweet, toasty vanilla. On the palate, silky tannins envelop a solid core of ripe, forward black fruit, with perfectly integrated oak. Blackberry, plum, spice and toast linger through an amazingly long finish. Enjoy!! ~ Chris Pisani, Winemaker90 Points - California Grapevine February-March 2006One Puff - Connoisseurs' Guide April 20064 Stars - Restaurant Wine May 2006Gold Medal - Monterey Wine Competition 2006Gold Medal - California State Fair Wine Competition 2006Gold Medal - Grand Harvest Awards 2006Gold Medal - Hilton Head Island Wine Festival 2006
2003 ZD Wines Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of our best Napa Valley lots from the 2003 vintage. The 2003 Reserve Cabernet is a stellar example of how the art of blending vineyards can produce a wine that has surpassed its individual parts. After three years of "resting" in 60 gallon toasted American Oak barrels, an intriguing wine balanced with complexity, and depth of flavor has emerged. Only 678 cases of this wine were produced in 6pk wooden lay-down boxes. The 2003 vintage, our 35th Anniversary, shows beautifully at this point and will continue to age gracefully for many years to come.-Robert de Leuze, Winemaster/CEO4 Stars - Quarterly Review of Wines Summer 2006"Highly Recommended" - California Grapevine Dec. 2005/Jan. 2006
2002 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- This 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent follow-up to the fabulous 2001 vintage. Following ZD's signature style, each vineyard lot was hand harvested and fermented separately in small open top fermentors. Hand- punching gives us just the right amount of extraction, without the aggressive tannins. Aged in our cellars for two years in American oak from five different cooperages, and bottled in July 2004, this wine is a blockbuster! Dark and dense, this wine is packed with complex aromas of cassis, plum, tobacco and spice, with plenty of toasty vanilla, and just a slight floral note. On the palate, the ripe black fruit, toasty oak and big yet supple tannins integrate beautifully into a long, memorable finish. You can expect this wine to age gracefully for many years to come. ~ Chris Pisani, Winemaker Gold Medal "Best of Class" Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2005
2002 ZD Wines Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- "2002 reflects yet another fantastic growing season for ZD's premiere vintage Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes come from several small, low yielding Napa Valley vineyards. Each vineyard lot was hand harvested and fermented separately in small open top stainless steel tanks. The wines were gently punched down three times a day to give us excellent extraction without overly aggressive tannins. After almost one year in barrel as individual lots, the wines were then blended and returned to barrel for an additional two years of aging in our state of the art cellars. This wine was bottled in July 05, with only 850 cases produced. The wine has a rich, intense nose of blackberry, cassis, and plum fruit with subtle hints of vanilla, toast and caramel. The balance is structured yet elegant, with soft, silky tannins and a surprisingly long toasty finish. This wine is drinking beautifully now, but you can expect this wine to develop for many years to come. Enjoy!!" -Chris Pisani, Winemaker4 Stars - Quarterly Review of Wines Summer 2006"Highly Recommended" - California Grapevine Dec. 2005/Jan. 2006
2001 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- Mother nature rewarded us with perfect growing conditions in 2001. A stunning example of what Napa Valley Cabernet can be in a perfect vintage, this wine has it all!! The nose is reminiscent of crushed blackberries, cassis, anise, vanilla and spice. A slight hint of earth and toasted nuts add to the complex aromas. Wonderfully balanced on the palate, the silky tannins wrap around the core of ripe dark fruit, and the oak is integrated beautifully, leading to a smooth, lingering finish. ~ Chris Pisani, Winemaker4 Stars "Highly Recommended" - Decanter June 200491 Points - Wine & Spirits Magazine August 200491 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine October 2004Double Gold Medal - SF Chronicle Wine Competition 2004Double Gold Medal - Taster's Guild International Wine Competition 2004Gold Medal - Press Democrat's "North of the Gate" Wine Competition 2004Gold Medal - International Eastern Wine Competition 2004
2001 ZD Wines Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- "Reflecting the fantastic growing season of 2001, this is ZD's top of the line vintage Cabernet Sauvignon. All of the grapes from the winery's low yielding (1 ton per acre) Rutherford Estate Vineyard, as well as fruit from several other small, low yielding Napa vineyards are included in this deeply concentrated wine. What more can be said that hasn't been said already about the stellar 2001 vintage. Following three years of barrel aging in small American Oak barrels the wine was bottled in July 2004 and released in October. Plum, cassis and black berries make up the core of ripe fruit in this wine, with notes of anise, toasted nuts and spice rounding out the nose. The balance is structured yet elegant, with an amazingly long toasty finish!" -Chris Pisani, Winemaker 92Pts - Wine Spectator May 200592Pts "First Place" - California Grapevine Oct/Nov 200491Pts - The Wine News Feb/March 200590Pts - Connoisserus' Guide April 2005
2000 ZD Wines Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- With almost three years in toasted American oak barrels, this wine was bottled in July, 2003. Only 700 cases were produced. The wine has a rich, complex aroma with hints of cassis, black berries, plum, tobacco and vanilla. On the palate, ripe forward black fruit predominates and lingers through the finish. The texture is structured yet elegant, with soft, silky tannins, and a long toasty aftertaste. " -Chris Pisani, Winemaker
2000 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
1999 ZD Wines Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- This 1999 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a great example of a spectacular vintage. A long, moderate growing season gave us maximum time on the vine that produced intensely flavorful fruit. Our Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from November fourth to the nineteenth. Just in time to take a break for Thanksgiving!
Each Napa Valley vineyard lot was hand-harvested and fermented separately. Hand punching in our small fermentors gave us excellent extraction without aggressive tannins. After several months of barrel aging, we selected our richest lots to be blended for this reserve wine. This final blend was aged in 60 gallon toasted American oak barrels for a total of three years in our cellars in Rutherford.
Mother Nature rewarded our patience with a rich, complex wine with hints of black berries, cassis, cinnamon, toasted nuts, and vanilla. The balance is structured yet elegant, leading to a pleasingly lasting aftertaste. Drinking beautifully now, expect this wine to develop for many years to come.
1999 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- The 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful deep garnet color and an incredibly inky texture. The aromas are expressive and bold with an overall bouquet of blackberries, white pepper, toasty oak and a surprising note of jasmine. This wine fills the mouth with powerful structure and flavors reminiscent of black cherries, plums and molasses with a lingering smoky finish. Enjoy this wine for years to come; it is a stunning example of California Cabernet Sauvignon which will most certainly develop beautifully with some bottle age.
1998 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- The 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of fruit from several Napa Valley vineyards including Spring Mountain and Atlas Peak. A high proportion of mountain vineyard fruit contributes to the intensely rich flavors and aromas that are evident in our 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon. Hints of nutmeg, allspice and dried currants prepare you for a mouthful of dark blackberry fruit with toasty vanilla oak. This wine is full-bodied, well balanced and has a long, lingering finish. Accessible now, expect this wine to become more complex with age.
1995 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- The 1995 vintage was short in yield and long in hang time, boding well for wine quality. The outcome is a wine with deep dark ruby color packed full of intense flavors consistent with the Cabernet Sauvignon varietal. Aromas of ripe currant and berry are married with hints of toasty coconut and vanilla from two years in small oak cooperage. Our blend of 19.6% Merlot with this Cabernet Sauvignon has added a roundness and complexity with hints of spicy clove and cassis. While well balanced for immediate consumption, this wine can age for several more years.
1994 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- From the time the fruit was picked, this vintage has shown greatness that has carried right through its barrel aging to the bottle. The wine was bottled in August 1996. The 1994 ZD Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to develop in complexity with bottle age. Critics have acclaimed 1994 as the vintage of the decade. This wine gives credence to that claim.
Dark in color, the 1994 ZD Cabernet Sauvignon offers complex aromas of black cassis, chocolate, tobacco, coffee and ripe berries. In the mouth, the wine introduces soft, mouth-filling flavors and excellent balance that lingers into a long, rich finish.
1993 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from four Napa Valley vineyards, including our Estate vineyard in Rutherford, were used to make this well-balanced, flavorful wine. Two years in American oak softened and intensified the final blend, highlighting the characteristics of the individual vineyards. The deep color and intense nose of sweet oak and ripe fruit precede the depth of full, rich flavors.Double Gold Medal - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging90 Points - The Wine Advocate
1992 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Napa Valley vineyards including our Estate vineyard. The nose of spicy sweet oak reflects the 22 months of barrel aging in small American oak cooperage. Hints of cinnamon and cloves combine with ripe berries and black cherries to produce complex, rich, mouth-filling flavors with a lingering aftertaste.First Place Very Highly Recommended - California Grapevine, Feb/Mar 1995Five Stars - Restaurant Wine, Jan/Feb 1995
1990 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley -- Our 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon is showing deep, rich flavors of berries and plums which emanate from the Napa Valley vineyards from which the wine was produced. The two years of aging in 50 gallon American Oak barrels has imparted a spice that rounds out this full bodied wine.
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