2003 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California

Purchase 2003 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California

Gold Medal Hilton Head Wine Festival "Springfest" 2005
Gold Medal Monterey Wine Competition 2005

Produced 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

Purchase 2003 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California

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2000 ZD Wines Chardonnay, California -- Our 2000 California Chardonnay is packed with forward, ripe aromas of pineapple, apricot and lime with subtle floral notes reminiscent of orange blossom. On the palate, the lush pineapple and citrus flavors integrate beautifully with hints of vanilla, . . .

1998 ZD Wines Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley -- 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast, July 2001 91 Points - The Insiders' Wine Line, Vol. 4 No. 1 In 1998 our Napa Valley Chardonnay vineyards achieved full maturity, resulting in a depth of flavor that can only be credited to Mother Nature. Using our traditional . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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.

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