Complex, aromatic, scintillating white wine. The nose is bright, pure and combines aromas of lemongrass, white stone fruits, citrus notes, Anjou under ripe pear, jasmine and wet pebbles. The palate displays layers of citrus, green apple, grapefruit and jasmine. The wine shows excellent texture, minerality and long finish. It is brisk and mouth watering.
Pairings
Drink it well-chilled on its own, or pair it with delicious seafood or spicy dishes.
No two years are alike, especially in Oregon wine country, this is part of what keeps the winemakers and growers of the Willamette Valley enthralled with the challenge of each unique vintage. The 2016 growing season started early in spring and didn’t slow down, bringing the earliest start date of harvest on record. The summer was long and dry, which gave intense beautiful fruit in the vineyard with more texture and intensity than usual; if you enjoy rich, full, fruit forward wines, seek out those made in the Willamette Valley during 2016.
Tasting Notes: garnet color, black currant, black cherry, cocoa, ripe strawberry, lush texture.
Dense aromatics of honeydew melon, toasted hazelnuts, and truffles lead into the mouthwatering yet balanced acidity that make this wine exceptionally food friendly. The finish is persistent; when revisited a complexity of aromas reveal notes of white flowers, pineapple, mango, and ripe, juicy pear.
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The 2018 vintage marked ZD Wines’ 50th anniversary, an incredible milestone for a small, family-owned winery committed to producing world-class wines of the highest quality. Mother Nature fulfilled our expectations for this momentous vintage by rewarding us with an outstanding growing season that has led to some amazing wines, including this 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon!
The wine has a deep, complex aroma of ripe dark berries, cassis, plum, and baking spices, with hints of toasty vanilla, clove, and cola. The palate is loaded with forward dark fruits and silky, round tannins that help keep the layers of flavor present through the incredibly long finish. This Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking beautifully right now and will continue to develop complexity for many years to come.
100% certified organic Chardonnay grapes from cool, coastal growing regions: Napa Carneros, Sonoma Carneros, Monterey, and Santa Barbara • Cold barrel fermentation with extended yeast contact • No malolactic fermentation • Barrel aged in American Oak barrels This wine exudes tropical aromas of juicy pineapple, kiwi, and mandarin orange. Fresh lemon zest mingles with subtle hints of vanilla, guava, and orange blossom. The palate is round, full bodied and boasts a wonderful core of bright fruit that is balanced beautifully by the subtle oak and ample natural acidity.
