At 16 years from vintage, expect dried blackcurrant, dark cherry, cedar, tobacco, leather, and earthy notes with softened tannins. The 2009 Napa vintage was solid and produced balanced, age-worthy wines.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- USA / California / Napa Valley
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, oak-aged, age-worthy
The producer
ZD Reserve is the upper-tier Cabernet bottling from ZD Wines, sourced from select estate fruit and aged longer than the standard Napa Valley bottling.
What critics say
ZD Reserve receives consistently strong reviews as a step up from the standard ZD Cabernet, with greater concentration and aging potential.
Pairing
Slow-roasted lamb, ribeye with rosemary, mushroom-forward dishes