Winery Exclusives
Our limited production wines are available by visiting our winery, shopping on-line or joining our wine club. They represent some of our fun experiments as we continue to learn or wine we can only make a little of.
2008 Grenache Blanc
Grenache Blanc is a white grape variety indigenous to the Rhône Valley of France. It is commonly blended with Roussanne for Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc. We planted 3 acres in front of the winery in 2005.
2007 Z Blanc
This special blend of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne represents the best of our vineyards while capturing the individual characteristic of each grape variety. Each grape variety adds its own personality: Grenache Blanc brings notes of apricot and melons; and Roussanne adds flavors of pears, figs, honey and spice.
2009 Z Gris
Our dry rosé is our celebration of Spring. Usually available March – October.
2007 Grenache
Our Grenache has red floral, strawberry, raspberry liqueur and smoky aromas and flavors with a long, lingering finish. Although it is great as an aperitif, it can easily be enjoyed with mild cheeses, grilled salmon, or lamb kabobs over the next five to seven years.
2007 Mourvèdre
Our Mourvèdre has blueberry, plum, pepper, dried meat and smoky aromas and flavors with a long, lingering finish. It can easily be enjoyed with bold cheeses, grilled steaks, or lamb stew over the next five to seven years.
2007 Eight Barrel Syrah
The Eight Barrel Syrah is the familiar Zaca Mesa Syrah of rich blackberry, cassis, white pepper, and our signature sage spice flavors with espresso and smoky vanilla aromas from the oak aging. The ripe tannins allow this wine to be enjoyed with hearty foods or cellared for up to ten years.
Others’ Opinions
Z Blanc
“The 2007 Z Blanc, a blend of 74% Roussanne, 22% Grenache Blanc, and the rest Viognier, is an outstanding white wine, with plenty of peach, honeysuckle, apricot, all backed up by lots of spice and a hint of smoke. The wine is fleshy, full-bodied, beautifully pure, and very long and authoritative. This is a wine of elegance and power, and again proves the brilliant potential for Rhône Ranger white varietal blends from California’s Central Coast. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.” 90 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, August 2009
“This is one of the best Rhône white blends out there. It’s generous in smoky oak-influenced orange and pear crème brûlée and honey flavors, with spicy notes and a firm minerality. But best of all is the racy acidity that makes it so fresh and clean. Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier.” 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast, November 2009
Z Gris
"Pink picks -- Our favorite rosés from the Central Coast"
Zaca Mesa Z Gris 2009 "Tart cherries, rose petals, and warm spices." Sunset Magazine, June 2010.
"Tart cherry and sweet, wild strawberry flavors are surrounded by aromatic spices, lime and herbs." Cooking Light, July 2010
Mourvèdre
“Intense, with spice, beef, pepper, tar and leather flavors that are firm and structured, framed by firm tannins and ending with a tarry, minerality. Decant for now. Drink now through 2015. —J.L.” 88 Points, Wine Spectator, web only 2010.
Eight Barrel Syrah
"Profoundly rich, offering massive blackberry, currant, chocolate, bacon and spice flavors that are liberally oaked. A fine structure provides needed balance, with strong, finely ground tannins and brisk acidity cleansing the palate. Young now, and should develop for the next six years." 93 points. Wine Enthusiast, September 2010.
