ZD Wines, Carneros, Napa Valley (California) Pinot Noir 2019

Jul 6, 2021

By Michael Franz

 Though the winery is more widely known over past decades for Cabernets, this Pinot Noir from ZD is absolutely top notch.  It displays a complex bouquet of ripe fruit, cola, tomato leaves and baking spices, with many of these notes carrying over to the flavors.  A layer of sweetness betrays the wine’s California origins, and some Pinot purists will find a bit too much of this for their taste, but if paired with a smoky, spicy pork dish, this will convert any doubters.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 Critics Challenge International Wine and Spirits Competition.        

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Carneros, Napa Valley

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Score

95

Price

US $ 84.00

Producer

ZD Wines