A To Z Engraved

Zaca Mesa

Z Cuvée Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blend 2020

Had this again. Label is hint classy. Rustic. Color is lighter with a slight rust to the edge. Smells like rocks in the sun and flint. Berries too. Flavors are juicy, fruity and balanced. Zippy. This is a lighter styled GSM with a classy elegance to it. — 6 days ago

Douglas and Kapyrick liked this

Incognito

Capital Z Lodi Zinfandel

Had the 2021 in September of 2023. Never know what to expect from a WSJ wine but this one was fantastic. Big fruits with a hint of spice. Paired fantastic with bbq ribs and garlic mashed potatoes. Had all the typical zin flavors with a body to back it up. Hope to be able to get more of this one. — 3 years ago

Matthew HeyboerEthan HeyboerJody Wycech
with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2015

Study of Cali Pinot, the bookends of A to Z. From Domaine de La Cote to Kosta Browne. For what is expected to be a Pinot lollipop, this 7 year old bad boy has developed a lovely savory profile. — 4 years ago

Eric, Bob and 7 others liked this

Podere Pradarolo

Vej Bianco Antico Malvasia di Candia 2019

Smells like bruised oxidized apples and cider. Nectarines, lemon peel, ginger, crushed slate. Nice amount of tannins from skin contact. Looking for more of this wine to have on a sunny picnic day. Thanks for the birthday wine @Margie @Colleen Z ! — 5 years ago

Colleen, Margie and 1 other liked this
Colleen Z

Colleen Z

Yum! Let’s get this again!

A to Z Wineworks

Bubbles Sparkling Rosé Blend

Fun fresh and fruity. Pretty sweet. Nice bubbles. Super cheap. Good balcony and sunshine all day wine — 6 years ago

Torey Nelson
with Torey

Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Pinot Bianco Blend

Z really liked. Rob didn't try. Z said to buy a bunch if I see it. — 7 years ago

Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Cuvée Centenaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1990

Exceptional. Burgundian-esque poetry in this election night offering thanks to Ed Z. I’ve never liked a CDP as much! — 8 years ago

Scott and Sylvain liked this

A to Z Wineworks

Oregon Riesling 2022

John Howard
9.0

Classic off dry flavors. Fantastic value. — 6 months ago

Joshua, Neil and 12 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2013

Well. These vintages are becoming rarer and rarer now that Beyoncé and Jay Z popularize it. Plum, graphite, tobacco on the nose. Poised and elegant on the palate, with silky fruit, fine grain tannins and a minera edge to it 👌🏻 — 9 months ago

Ira, Peter and 11 others liked this

Ziereisen

Lügle Baden Weissburgunder 2018

Lyle Fass
9.4

Such a terrific Weissburgunder. The Z man strikes again. Nose is a bit quiet off the bat. Maybe it’s a bit cold. But there is apple, mineral and some smoke. I’ll update once it gets a bit warmer. Palate is just immaculate. Ripe and rich but so precise and the limestone tingles throughout. Nose starting to get fresh cut almond slices. Such a great combo of ripe and round juxtaposed with intense jagged limestone and terrific acid structure. Such a serious wine. I sell for like $25. Just an absurd value here. Really concentrated, complex and structured. Tonight this reminds me of the 18 Brisset Cuvee Cassaneas. Out of this world. Nose has such an insane stank after 20 minutes and warning up. Sweet spices. Ocean air. Salt. This is a stunning wine. — 4 years ago

Josh, Severn and 7 others liked this

A to Z Wineworks

Rock and Hammer Pinot Noir 2017

Damn son, beautiful cherries and herbs with the dopeness of the Greg Pop signature. Hope everybody is healthy and safe. — 6 years ago

Altaneve

Z Prosecco

I met the winemaker David last year. Fresh and crisp, unusual for a Prosecco, 100% Glera, pleasant aromas of stone and tropical fruits. On the palate pear and peach flavors, good bubble flow, on dryer side, good balance between fruit and crispness (I prefer a dry Prosecco) ending clean and elegant. Pricey compared to the others out there, but comparison is like apples to oranges. A very nice Prosecco, one of the very best I have tasted, worth the price. — 6 years ago

Jason, Clive and 2 others liked this

Shobbrook Wines

Riesling 2016

I really like this one
Very complex from A to Z
Made in ceramic eggs
It has character, length, freshness
It has a very Italian feeling
It reminds me of a Massa vecchia vermentino called Ariento or a Dettori bianco(again vermentino)
I will be trying to buy more
I would love to buy magnums, u need big formats at hand with this wine
— 7 years ago

Julia, Rick and 7 others liked this

Shippey Vineyards

Rocking Z Vineyard Zinfandel 2015

Nice to see what a decade can do. — 8 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

A to Z Wineworks

Oregon Pinot Gris 2023

Very fresh with lovely green apple hints — 10 months ago

Ziereisen

Musbrugger Grauer Burgunder 2016

Lyle Fass
9.3

Great nose. Smokey, stone fruits, red apple, super vivid, what stunning minerality. Great nose, staring to get secondary. Wood shavings. Palate is rich and opulent yet tense and invigorating. Great tensile finish. So long. Precise and linear. The Z man can do it elite at all price points. This is crazy good and age only adds. As this airs it fills out and gets chewy and concentrated and retains its elite freshness and length. Almost a 9.4. — 3 years ago

Ely, Severn and 7 others liked this

Foxen

Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2018

Definitely one of the better Chenin Blancs I've had. Balanced, not tart, or grassy, or overly fruity. Solid. One of my favorite whites in a long time! Z really liked it too. Took to Etts for Thanksgiving.
Got at Vendome. Not a cheap white at $26+ (can't remember exact $), but you get what you pay for.
— 5 years ago

Jonathan, Milissa and 5 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

Props to Foxen for being one of the very very few CA wineries focusing on a wine/varietal that's not exactly paying the bills but is fantastic.

The Four Graces

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Delicious better than A to Z — 7 years ago

Z. Alexander Brown Wines

Uncaged Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Mmm. . . The family picked this up at a tasting at our new favorite butcher shop. More on the sweet side for a pinot but still flavorful. Hmmm may have to check my Napster for an accompanying Zac Brown hit for ambience. — 7 years ago

Scholium Project

FTP-Z Kirschenmann Ranch Zinfandel 2017

Pickles. Green veg. Black pepper. Underripe cherry. High acid here, and decent tannins. Didn’t drink as hot as I would expect for 14%. This could sit for quite a while, but I just had to open one tonight. Tight at first, decanted for two hours, would have taken more gratefully. — 7 years ago