Zaca Mesa Z Three 2010 (Santa Ynez Valley, California) - [WE 92]

Zaca Mesa Z Three 2010
(Santa Ynez Valley, California) - [WE 92]


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Winemaking:

Each grape is hand-harvested and fermented separately in French oak barrels. Blending trials begin in January to assess each component and continue until April. Once the final blend is determined the separate lots are combined in tank and then placed back into neutral barrels to finish the aging process.

The Wine:

Since its inaugural vintage in 2001, the Z Three has represented a stunning example of balance, complexity, and elegance. Considered our reserve blend, the Z Three is a selection of some of the best blocks from our estate vineyard. Our 2010 Z-Three shows macerated cherry, dried cranberries, sage and brown sugar. The polished tannins cascade on your palate, carrying flavors of plum, dark chocolate covered cherry, and toasted oak spices. Made from Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre.

Ratings & Reviews


92 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:

"This blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier is, in a word, wonderful. While it’s dry and crisp, with a minerally edge, it’s fantastically ripe with oranges, apricots, peaches, limes and honey. So delicious, you just want to drink the whole bottle. — S.H. (12/1/2013)"A gorgeous wine, showing precision and control. There's perfect balance between the lush, sweet black currant, cola, leather and sandalwood flavors, fine tannins, brisk acidity and smoky oak, as well as an underlying minerality that lends structure and context. The blend is Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache. This is one of the best Z Threes ever. " (12/1/2013)