News and Events

News

Black Bear Syrah and Santa Maria Barbecue

Jun 29, 2010

In the "Santa Maria Style Barbecue" article in the July 2010 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine, our Black Bear Block Syrah was their wine recommendation!  The article covers the origin of Santa Maria bbq, some recipes and some recommendations.   Check it out at www.winemag.com.

Newly Released Wine

Mar 10, 2010

Our long-awaited 2009 Viognier has been released and was included in May 2010 Cellar Club shipment.

Learn more about our estate bottled Viognier.

Events

Jul 31, 2010
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Robbins Family Farms Award Winning Olive Oils

Join us here on Saturday, July 31st for an olive oil tasting with our friends from Robbins Family Farms.

http://robbinsfamilyfarms.com

Aug 13, 2010
9:00 pm to 12:00 am

Stars Gazers and Syrah Lovers

If you missed this event last August put it on your calendars!  Not only will you taste through an amazing flight of our Estate Syrah 1993-2007 but you will see the Perseid Meteor Showers like you have never seen before! Join us for an incredible night of meteor showers, telescopes, astronomers on hand to answer all questions snacks and syrah!  $10 for Wine Club members and $15 for Non members.  Kids are welcome.  RSVP to kori at 800.350.7972 X314 or email at kori@zacamesa.com

Aug 21, 2010
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Summer Movie Series continues with The Big Chill

Enjoy our vineyards on a warm summer evening along with a gourmet picnic dinner and a show.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, buy a bottle of wine, relax and enjoy Glenn Close, Kevin Klein, William Hurt and friends in The Big Chill.  Seats are filling up quickly call and RSVP to Kori at 800.350.7972 X314.

$25 for Wine Club members and $35 for Non- members

Sep 4, 2010
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

2007 Black Bear Block Syrah Release Party

We are releasing the Bear Labor Day Weekend!   Our fans know this is a special event that happens once a year.  Our original plantings from 1978 produce this amazing Syrah, known as the Black Bear Block Syrah. We will have a Mardi Gras themed evening with a  5-course Louisana style gourmet menu paired especially with our wines.