Description

White Wine: 2019 | ZD Wines | Chardonnay

Bright, forward aromas of ripe pineapple, guava, and hints of citrus fruits are complemented by subtle notes of orange blossom and sweet toasty vanilla.

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Producer: ZD Wines

Vintage: 2019

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.7%

Varietal: Chardonnay

Country/Region: United States, California

Bright, forward aromas of ripe pineapple, guava, and hints of citrus fruits are complemented by subtle notes of orange blossom and sweet toasty vanilla. The palate is full bodied and rich with notes of pineapple, mandarin, and lemon rind that integrate wonderfully with the natural, vibrant acidity and subtle American Oak.

Producer Information

ZD Wines is a producer based in the Rutherford appellation of Napa Valley in California. Its most notable wine is Abacus, a solera-style bottling that blends together all vintages of the company’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. ZD Wines was established in 1969 by former aerospace engineers Norman DeLeuze and Gino Zepponi. They wanted to make wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, so they set up the winery in an old barn in Sonoma, and sourced fruit from what is now the Napa Valley side of Carneros. They named the wine ZD, not only to signify the initials of their last names, but also as an acronym for Zero Defects, a term used at the quality control program at their former job at Aerojet. The winery has experimented with several grape varieties over the years, but eventually decided to narrow its focus to just Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. The portfolio also includes small amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and a Ros produced from Pinot Noir. Grapes are sourced from Carneros, Napa Valley’s most southern appellation, which benefits from a distinct diurnal temperature shift and a cool fog from the San Pablo Bay.