Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2012 vintage. Last tasted (and bought) 9.6.23 (9.4). Nothing has changed within that note from that day. Picked up a case then. Picking up a case now. 6.24.26. — 6 days ago

Heriberto Silva

9.2

Lemon citrus, yellow apples, toasty, brioche, high citrus, — 4 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Unique candy shop candied cherry. Softer, lighter and better drinking than most PV — 5 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

It’s a big, old school Napa chard. I for one can appreciate the style. Passion fruit, coconut, bay. — 5 years ago

Ben Hearns

8.9

ZD Rose. wooo — 6 years ago

with Adam and Douglas

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.7

Not as dark & opulent as the 97 ZD Reserve. But still another very good properly stored bottle. Cork looks great for the age. A little brickish at the edges . Give it 30-45 minutes to blow off the age. Can’t put it down now, this is a 1 person bottle. Had to give it an extra couple points Parker 88 back in the day. So much better now — 7 years ago

Robert Malinzak

10

Abacus XVIII — a month ago

Merritt Miller

9.1

Smooth and balanced Zd blend: blackberries, cherries and hint of vanilla — 3 years ago

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

9.4

50th Anniversary. ZD cabernet sauvignon 2018. “Young and Bold!” This redeems the last bottle of ZD I had. This has a zing to it like a zinfandel . WOW. If I did not know better I would think it was zinfandel. This has lots of dark fruit on the beginning as you would expect from a cab. I can taste the grapes - if that makes any since; and it is definitely a cab grape. I taste black raspberry and ripe blackberry. There is oak and charcoal jamming in the middle. Smoke and graphite. And that spicy zing! Finish is moderately dry. I love this wine. Well worth the price of 75 dollars. — 5 years ago

Martin Sher

9.4

Prime time now. Give it an hour to breathe and it sings. Excellent example of big modern Napa. — 5 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.3

Great cork for 19 years,
I think the 27% Merlot brings the score down for me. 2002 Jones & 97 ZD reserve are a step above at half the price,

One of the flagship wines of the late Jess Jackson’s Artisans and Estates limited production offerings is the 2001 Cardinale, a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot from some of the finest Jackson-owned vineyards on Mt. Veeder, Keyes on Howell Mountain, Alexander Mountain Estate as well as purchased fruit from the Stagecoach, To-Kalon and Peter Michael vineyards. — 6 years ago

Greg Chouinard

10

Bright and crisp, tropical fruit. With a rich subtle brioche on the pallet. Absolute favorite. — 7 years ago

with Ashlyn

Jm Sadock

9.3

Very clean. Granche nice balance. Light but not frilly. Has substance — 7 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.5

I was amazed at the transformation of this 41 year plus sweet CA white. The color was like a cup of coffee. The nose was caramel and lavender. More of the same on the palate with honey and baking spices undertone. Medium plus finish. A really fun drinking experience. — a year ago

Scott Kahn

9.0

Very unique wine as a blend of 10 vintages. Saify tannins for a Cabernet. Enjoyable. — 4 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.2

It’s a ZD!!! Reliably excellent. Clean with just the right amount of weight. I liked the ZD slightly better than the Hall. — 5 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.1

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black cherry, plum, earthy/leather and vanilla. Flavors of blackberry and a earthy, dark chocolate finish. — 5 years ago

Craig S

9.2

This paired very well with a lobster risotto Christmas dinner! The Chardonnay had a nice citrus note. — 6 years ago

DB

9.0

... beautiful cherry color. Bright yet balanced. Soft fruit notes at first with a slight spice at the end. Opened during quarantine due to COVID — 6 years ago

with TB

Jm Sadock

9.4

Amazing density that lifts the sensory palate. Must try. Didnt seem like a port but a lighter amarone — 7 years ago