ZD recommends using an ah-so wine opener on library wines. Be sure to add one to your cart if you don't already own one!

The 2017 vintage is a classic example of the bright, fruit driven, well-balanced Chardonnays that are the signature style of ZD Wines. In this stunning wine, we blended four cool coastal growing regions of Santa Maria Valley in Santa Barbara, Arroyo Seco in Monterey County, and the Napa and Sonoma Carneros.

The grapes for this wine were hand harvested at night and barrel fermented in our cellar at 48-50F. This long, cold barrel fermentation ensured bright tropical and citrus aromas were highlighted, while the natural acidity was preserved, inhibiting the secondary malolactic fermentation. Aged for 10 months in American Oak barrels also add richness and balance to this wine.

Intense and alluring, tropical aromas of guava, pineapple, and lime zest are complemented by subtle hints of orange blossom and vanilla. The palate is rich and full of citrus notes mingled with flavors reminiscent of crème brûlée, and the bright acidity is well balanced by subtle oak characteristics.