2006 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros

Purchase 2006 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros

Highly Recommended - California Grapevine Dec. 2007 - Jan. 2008
Gold Medal - Tasters Guild
Gold Medal - Hilton Head Island Wine Competition

This vintage marks an important milestone for ZD Pinot Noir, with 100% of the fruit coming exclusively from Jim Haire’s organically certified vineyard in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. Jim, a longtime ZD Pinot Noir grower decided (with gentle prodding!) to begin farming our two blocks organically in 2002. Both blocks are planted to the highly regarded Dijon clones, the smaller 13 acre block to clone 667 and the remaining 16 acres to clones 777, 115 and Pommard. In keeping with our motto, Quality, Consistency & Style, our winemaking approach remains the same. We gently de-stem the fruit and ferment it in small open top fermentors. Hand punchdowns of the cap every 6 hours during fermentation ensures a gentle extraction of color and tannins, and 10 months of rest in 100% French Oak barrels create a wine with depth, balance and elegance. Dark ruby in color, with aromas of ripe cherries, plum and rhubarb, this wine is classic Carneros Pinot Noir. Hints of cedar, vanilla and toasted nuts lead into a full, rich palate of flavors and silky tannins. Enjoy!!!
- Chris Pisani - Winemaker

Purchase 2006 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros

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2003 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- With its dark ruby color and intense nose of ripe black cherries and plums, this 2003 ZD Pinot Noir is an excellent example of what Carneros Pinot Noir has to offer. this wine is sourced from two vineyards, ZDs own organically certified deLeuze Family . . .

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2002 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- The fruit for the 2002 Carneros Pinot Noir was harvested from two vineyards in the highly esteemed Carneros appellation, including ZD’s own organically certified deLeuze Family Estate Vineyard. The fruit was hand harvested at optimal maturities and fermented . . .

2001 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- This Pinot Noir begins beautifully in the glass with a deep garnet color. Rich aromas of black cherry, cinnamon and nutmeg are complimented by soft toasty oak. On the palate, plum and dried cherry fruit predominate, but notes of vanilla, clove and spice . . .

2000 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- Big, ripe, seductive aromas of black cherry, raspberries and red plums make up the core of fruit in this latest ZD Pinot Noir. Subtle notes of vanilla, cinnamon, earth, spice and cedar integrate beautifully with the focused fruit. On the palate, the . . .

1998 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- 1998 was a Pinot year, long on growing season and short on crop. An elegant intensity describes this wine. The short yield has resulted in a very limited supply. Darker in color than most of our Pinots, this wine has a wonderful bouquet of cherries, . . .

1997 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- The 1997 Carneros Pinot Noir shows an intense toasty vanilla aroma, which develops into a complexity of spices. The bouquet also hints at essences of lavender, dried wild flowers and cranberry that lead to outgoing flavors of dried red fruits and cinnamon . . .

1996 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- This 1996 Pinot Noir is 100% varietal and 100% from the Carneros region, blended from two vineyards, one in Napa and one in Sonoma. Both vineyards were harvested at full maturity with an average brix of 23.3. We fermented in open top tanks and punched . . .

1995 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- The 1995 Pinot Noir was harvested at full maturity after a dry spring with steady temperatures that slowly ripened the fruit. On the palate, this wine demonstrates incredible balance and richness. The aroma brings forth cherries, plums and fresh leather. . . .

1994 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- The 1994 vintage was a picture perfect one, giving extended “hang time” to produce fruit dark in color and rich in varietal character. This 100% Carneros Pinot Noir is showing the depth of flavor and richness expected from only the best of vintages. . . .

1993 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- “This 1993 Pinot Noir is our 25th Anniversary Vintage. It is a bright, spicy wine with an abundance of black cherry, strawberry and cinnamon, balanced with toasty oak. The complex of flavors delivers a rich lingering aftertaste.” . . .

1992 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- The 1992 crush was one of our earliest on record. After a very warm summer the grapes for the Pinot Noir were hand harvested on August 27th and August 28th from vineyards located in the Carneros region of Napa. Following stemmer crushing the must was . . .

1990 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- This 1990 Napa Valley, Carneros Pinot Noir is showing all the richness, depth and complexity one would expect from a great vintage. The dark color gives the first hint of what's to come: a full, flowery nose of cherries, violets, cinnamon and toasty . . .

1989 ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros -- Once the nose opens its doors, this graceful wine offers cranberry, sage and sweet caramel aromas. This is a detail-oriented wine with flavors of butterscotch and sweet raisins leading to a fragile finish.

1988 Pinot Noir, Napa Valley Carneros -- This vintage is incredibly forward in the fruit department. Aromas of cranberry syrup and raisins jump out of the glass. The sticky fruit continues to dwell on the palate and dives into a simple and focused finish.

1987 Pinot Noir, Napa Valley Carneros -- If you are looking for a memorable way to celebrate the 21st birthday of that special someone in your life, we recommend a bottle of wine from their birth year! We opened the 1987 ZD Pinot Noir and were pleasantly surprised with its age ability. Upon . . .