Aromas of pear, lemon zest and ripe melon mingle with subtle floral notes and just the right amount of toasty oak and vanilla. On the palate, the forward fruit and bright natural acidity complement each other.

Aromas of pear, lemon zest and ripe melon mingle with subtle floral notes and just the right amount of toasty oak and vanilla. On the palate, the forward fruit and bright natural acidity complement each other.

Abacus is our ultimate Cabernet Sauvignon. This very special solera style bottling of every ZD Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ever produced is a vertical in a bottle. Abacus XVIII, the most recent bottling of Abacus, includes 24 vintages of Cabernet from 1992-2015.

Intense aromas of cassis, black cherry and plum that mingle with hints of vanilla, anise and lavender. The palate is layered with ripe black fruits and plenty of lush, ripe tannin that integrate beautifully into a long, toasty finish.

Aromas of ripe melon, orange blossom and lime mingle with subtle hints of clove, vanilla and allspice. On the palate, a core of ripe guava, apple and Asian pear is enhanced by bright acidity and well integrated sweet, toasty American oak.

Aromas of pear, apricot, orange blossoms and sweet, toasty vanilla. The palate is rich and full bodied with ripe apricot, green apple, a hint of lemon zest and subtle toasty oak notes.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. Packed with a boatload of ripe fruit, the '01 ZD Reserve Cabernet is a substantial effort that surpasses many of the most expensive Napa Valley Cabs; perfect for a huge T-Bone.

Made from low yielding vineyards including ZD's estate vineyard in Rutherford; Aged in oak for 3 years; the '98 is an intense, rich wine that bursts through with the power of ripe fruit and oak.

Organic Rutherford Estate Vineyard as its backbone, this wine incorporates some of the highest quality fruit providing a foundation of dense fruit flavors and fine integrated tannins.

The palate is rich and full bodied with ripe apricot, green apple, a hint of lemon zest and subtle toasty oak notes that all integrate beautifully on the finish.

Aromas of dark cherries, rhubarb, plum and cedar mingle with subtle hints of toasted nuts, sweet vanilla and clove.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Full and rewarding, the extracted and flavorful '07 ZD Reserve Cabernet is a powerful yet stylish red wine; shows fine class and breed; sweet tannins in the finish.

SILVER MEDAL, 2013 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. Plenty to like, here, the sophisticated '10 ZD Cabernet delivers the good as well any cab can; long and firm in the finish.

BRONZE MEDAL, 2010 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. Sturdy and fine, the ripe-fruited '07 ZD Cabernet shows excellent balance and style on the palate; firm and solid it the aftertaste.

Aged for almost 3 years in American Oak barrels; the ZD Reserve Cabernet is quite the powerhouse; expressing ripe flavors of black cherry; plum and cassis; balanced and well structured on the finish.

A remarkable wine, the incredibly well-focused ZD Reserve Chardonnay balances zesty, dried Mandarin orange flavors with ultra-smooth, creamy nuances; ultra-long aftertaste.

SILVER MEDAL, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. A fine and powerful example of the varietal, the black-fruited '06 ZD Cabernet packs the palate with plenty of stuffing; long in the aftertaste.

The 2005 ZD Reserve Cabernet is a powerful, deeply concentrated wine with lodes of blackberry and cassis flavors.

GOLD MEDAL, 2008 PACIFIC RIM WINE COMP. Fully-charged and highly concentrated, the bold '06 ZD Reserve Pinot Noir strikes the palate with excellent depth of fruit and integration of sweet oak.

GOLD MEDAL, 2008 PACIFIC RIM WINE COMP. Fully-charged and highly concentrated, the bold '06 ZD Reserve Pinot Noir strikes the palate with excellent depth of fruit and integration of sweet oak.

GOLD MEDAL, 2008 PACIFIC RIM INT'L WINE COMP. A husky effort, the full-bodied '06 ZD Reserve Chardonnay runs big and bold; loaded with ripe fruit flavors and sweet oaky notes; finishes with power.

93 PTS WILFRED WONG. Sailing into another stratosphere, the powerful, yet really well balanced '11 ZD Chardonnay serves up an explosive of core fruit flavors, with a healthy dose of sweet oak.

ZD's ultimate Cabernet Sauvignon, combining the best qualities of an aged wine with the best of a young wine, together in one sumptuous mouthful. Incredible depth; complexity along with a deep finish.

GOLD MEDAL, BEST OF CLASS, 2007 JERRY MEAD NEW WORLD INT'L WINE COMP. A complex wine of incredible intensity and balance, the dark-fruited '05 ZD Pinot Noir Reserve is a big wine with a conscience.

GOLD MEDAL, 2007 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. Larger than life, the ultra-rich '05 ZD Chardonnay Reserve is a massive wine that displays plenty of ripe fruit and sweet oak; impressive finish.

91 PTS WILFRED WONG. A powerful baby, the no-holds barred '04 ZD Reserve Chardonnay is so generous that one could devour a Porterhouse steak with it, but reserve it for shellfish in a cream sauce.

A rustic example of cabernet, the '90 ZD has become a nicely matured wine with a decade of cellaring; this wine has now become an superb drinking experience; fine for an elegantly plated veal entrée.

BRONZE MEDAL, 2005 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR WINE COMP. A big blast from a powerful wine, the richly robed '03 ZD Reserve Chardonnay is simply a blockbuster effort; ripe, oaky, and extracted; very deep.

Deep, dense, and dark, with a core of black fruit flavors accented by herb, dried cherry, and dill. Still young, this '98 offering will be best after 2003.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A mouthful of wine, the full-bodied and generous '01 ZD Merlot packs lots of ripe fruit with its oak-laden frame; a solid wine with a well-designed chili con carne.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR! Racy, with a citrus edge to the core of pear and sweet pea flavors, finishing long with spice and vanilla. Light oak notes round out this brilliant effort.

Ripe, bold and creamy describes this wine, with its rich character of fig, pear, vanilla and spice. The 1998 shows hints of tropical fruit in the finish, and lingers on the palate.

The ZD Pinot Noir is rich and serious; exhibits ripe strawberries and sweet oak flavors.

GOLD MEDAL & 93 POINTS SD Wine Competition (2013 vintage). Full bodied and lush with notes of pineapple, mandarin and lemon rind that integrate wonderfully with natural acidity and subtle oak.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. An almost stocky red, the full-flavored '05 ZD Cabernet takes a robust angle of this powerful varietal; loaded with black fruit flavors and sweet oak; finishes fine and round.