The 2023 vintage presented ideal growing conditions for our Pinot Noir, resulting in an exceptional expression of this varietal. A long, mild growing season allowed the grapes to reach optimal ripeness while maintaining vibrant acidity. This was a great year for ZD’s 55th harvest producing world-class wines!

This wine is a blend of several organically certified Carneros vineyards, including ZD’s own Carneros Estate. Each individual vineyard lot was hand harvested separately at optimal maturity and gently destemmed with 30% of the berries left intact. Hand punch downs every six hours during the fermentation ensured a gentle extraction of color and character followed by 10 months of aging in 100% French Oak barrels.

The 2023 Pinot Noir presents a medium-ruby hue, with aromas of ripe cherry and strawberry cascading from the glass. Hints of candied rhubarb, raspberry, and bramble mingle with notes of tobacco and baking spices. The wine’s bright acidity is complemented by a rich, lush palate, with a satisfying finish that lingers beautifully.