Zaca Mesa
Z Cuvée Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blend
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USANice mix of meat and fruit, medium bodied and balanced.
Nice mix of meat and fruit, medium bodied and balanced.
Mar 23rd, 2026I liked this wine but that being said thought there was way too much whole cluster fermentation here - that said nice berry fruit - not a lot of structure or a lot to out its varietal composition
I liked this wine but that being said thought there was way too much whole cluster fermentation here - that said nice berry fruit - not a lot of structure or a lot to out its varietal composition
Apr 4th, 2018Not my style of wine. Sweet berry nose that I associate with Paso Robles, tobacco right off the bat with good acidity, firm tannins and very California Deep berry/plum fruit with slight smokiness.
Not my style of wine. Sweet berry nose that I associate with Paso Robles, tobacco right off the bat with good acidity, firm tannins and very California Deep berry/plum fruit with slight smokiness.
2 people found it helpfulMar 5th, 2014
Big berry flavors. Smokey, soft, a little meaty. Tastes like a warm blanket feels! 🧣
Big berry flavors. Smokey, soft, a little meaty. Tastes like a warm blanket feels! 🧣
1 person found it helpfulMay 13th, 2018
Solid Rhone Style Grenache blend. Drinking it on the porch on a rainy Sunday afternoon and feeling really good. Integrates nicely. Lynyrd Skynyrd helps.
Solid Rhone Style Grenache blend. Drinking it on the porch on a rainy Sunday afternoon and feeling really good. Integrates nicely. Lynyrd Skynyrd helps.
May 8th, 2017Really nice the Grenache and Mourvèdre character one of my favorite wines from Zaca Mesa nice spice good value
Really nice the Grenache and Mourvèdre character one of my favorite wines from Zaca Mesa nice spice good value
Feb 4th, 2017Nice Southern Rhone style blend Grenache really shines through nice spice - really opened with time
Nice Southern Rhone style blend Grenache really shines through nice spice - really opened with time
Nov 6th, 2016Had this wine over a year ago at the winery itself and picked up this bottle out of fondness for the time spent there. Worth it.
Nose of ash and tobacco with a tart boysenberry tinge to it. The palate is big and juicy, with that tobacco note providing some nice balance. This is a wine you want to drink and drink, just dry enough and with just enough acid you can taste it for a minute afterwards.
Had this wine over a year ago at the winery itself and picked up this bottle out of fondness for the time spent there. Worth it.
Nose of ash and tobacco with a tart boysenberry tinge to it. The palate is big and juicy, with that tobacco note providing some nice balance. This is a wine you want to drink and drink, just dry enough and with just enough acid you can taste it for a minute afterwards.

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
2011 vintage. Very ripe blackberry and bramble fruits with just a touch of garigue and brush terroir notes - this wine tastes very "old world" and is a fantastic value. There is a bit of oak here, but only enough to keep everything else balanced.
2011 vintage. Very ripe blackberry and bramble fruits with just a touch of garigue and brush terroir notes - this wine tastes very "old world" and is a fantastic value. There is a bit of oak here, but only enough to keep everything else balanced.
Apr 10th, 2015




