ZD Wines
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
While the 2012 was impressive last week, it also had me nervous that the 2014 might need some time. This is not the case. Immediately approachable, with generous crème de cassis and blackberry ganache, and stopping just short of being a fruit bomb. Sourced from several small Napa vineyards, each vineyard lot is fermented separately and then spends a year in American oak before blending and then another year in barrel. The lush, ripe fruit is ever so lightly tinged with a pyrazine patina, reining-in the otherwise boundless fruit. ZD’s 2014 has received numerous gold medals at such competitions as the San Francisco Chronicle Int’l, San Diego Int’l, and TEXSOM, but if I’m really being honest, most of my attention is on the Curling tonight. 🥌 🥌 🥌 🥌
While the 2012 was impressive last week, it also had me nervous that the 2014 might need some time. This is not the case. Immediately approachable, with generous crème de cassis and blackberry ganache, and stopping just short of being a fruit bomb. Sourced from several small Napa vineyards, each vineyard lot is fermented separately and then spends a year in American oak before blending and then another year in barrel. The lush, ripe fruit is ever so lightly tinged with a pyrazine patina, reining-in the otherwise boundless fruit. ZD’s 2014 has received numerous gold medals at such competitions as the San Francisco Chronicle Int’l, San Diego Int’l, and TEXSOM, but if I’m really being honest, most of my attention is on the Curling tonight. 🥌 🥌 🥌 🥌
1 person found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2018
ZD Winery began as a partnership of two aerospace engineers whose initials formed the name of the winery: Norman de Leuze and Gino Zepponi. Deep dark red with ripe berry fruit aromas with sweet toasty spice. Ripe cherry and blackberry flavor with sweet vanilla oak notes, well balanced. Lingering finish, smooth tannins ending with leather and cacao tones. Will benefit with aging.
ZD Winery began as a partnership of two aerospace engineers whose initials formed the name of the winery: Norman de Leuze and Gino Zepponi. Deep dark red with ripe berry fruit aromas with sweet toasty spice. Ripe cherry and blackberry flavor with sweet vanilla oak notes, well balanced. Lingering finish, smooth tannins ending with leather and cacao tones. Will benefit with aging.
1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2017
I'm not a big fan of the normal Napa Cab, but this wine pleasantly surprised me. Nose of clove, cinnamon, leather, tobacco, and moderate oak. Medium to full body, not overly tannic. Some definite heat on the relatively quick finish. Overall, very enjoyable.
I'm not a big fan of the normal Napa Cab, but this wine pleasantly surprised me. Nose of clove, cinnamon, leather, tobacco, and moderate oak. Medium to full body, not overly tannic. Some definite heat on the relatively quick finish. Overall, very enjoyable.
Jan 24th, 2019
Luxurious wine. Our Thanksgiving dinner made even more special. Dry fruit flavor, loud oak and as this is a full-bodied wine. Rich deep ruby color. savory!
Luxurious wine. Our Thanksgiving dinner made even more special. Dry fruit flavor, loud oak and as this is a full-bodied wine. Rich deep ruby color. savory!
Nov 23rd, 2018
Flavorful can which was perfect with meat and salads. Had at home wine tasting. Unfortunately it’s $80
Flavorful can which was perfect with meat and salads. Had at home wine tasting. Unfortunately it’s $80
Sep 3rd, 2018
Like a velvet chocolate bunny. ZD is a go to when looking for quintessential Napa.
Like a velvet chocolate bunny. ZD is a go to when looking for quintessential Napa.
Apr 1st, 2018Absolutely Stunning! Pnp I was worried about not having time to decant since it is a 2014 but nope not the case...drinking excellent right now.
BlackBerry pie, leather, plum, and baking spices.
30 plus second finish.
Drinks well above the $55 price point.
Absolutely Stunning! Pnp I was worried about not having time to decant since it is a 2014 but nope not the case...drinking excellent right now.
BlackBerry pie, leather, plum, and baking spices.
30 plus second finish.
Drinks well above the $55 price point.
This is not the Anniversary. This is the simple ZD 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon and it rocks as usual!!!! This is the PERFECT CAB! Blackberry pie bouquet. Dark fruit and vanilla beginning and a tobacco and chocolate mildly dry finish. Absolutely no Tanic aftertaste. Good God! I wish I could afford a case. The Abacus at a cool 1,950.00 dollars must be incredible. DREAMS...
This is not the Anniversary. This is the simple ZD 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon and it rocks as usual!!!! This is the PERFECT CAB! Blackberry pie bouquet. Dark fruit and vanilla beginning and a tobacco and chocolate mildly dry finish. Absolutely no Tanic aftertaste. Good God! I wish I could afford a case. The Abacus at a cool 1,950.00 dollars must be incredible. DREAMS...
Nov 22nd, 2017