Zaca Mesa

Z Cuvée Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blend

8.910 ratings
8.51 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Douglas Braun

I liked this wine but that being said thought there was way too much whole cluster fermentation here - that said nice berry fruit - not a lot of structure or a lot to out its varietal composition

I liked this wine but that being said thought there was way too much whole cluster fermentation here - that said nice berry fruit - not a lot of structure or a lot to out its varietal composition

Apr 4th, 2018
Douglas Braun

Nice Southern Rhone style blend Grenache really shines through nice spice - really opened with time

Nice Southern Rhone style blend Grenache really shines through nice spice - really opened with time

Nov 6th, 2016
Brian Ellerman

Best choice ($14!) among a train wreck of poor options.

Best choice ($14!) among a train wreck of poor options.

Oct 10th, 2018
Kapyrick Wine

V12. Well done. White pepper and tobacco bouquet. Juicy peppery fruit with a nice soft tannin finish. Nice food wine, roasts, pasta....

V12. Well done. White pepper and tobacco bouquet. Juicy peppery fruit with a nice soft tannin finish. Nice food wine, roasts, pasta....

May 28th, 2016
Paul Jacobs

Paul had this 4 years ago

Paul had this 4 years ago

Apr 25th, 2022
Kelsey

Kelsey had this 8 years ago

Kelsey had this 8 years ago

Jul 25th, 2018
Keith Chadwell

Keith had this 8 years ago

Keith had this 8 years ago

Feb 8th, 2018
RWS 211

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RWS had this 9 years ago

Aug 24th, 2017
Robert Soto

Robert had this 11 years ago

Robert had this 11 years ago

Jul 24th, 2015
Noé Martí

Noé had this 10 years ago

Noé had this 10 years ago

Aug 17th, 2016