Zaca Mesa

Z Cuvée Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blend

8.910 ratings

8.51 pro ratings

Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA

Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault

Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison

Top Notes For

8.5

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

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, 2018

8.9

Nice 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, 2016

8.9

Best choice ($14!) among a train wreck of poor options.

Best choice ($14!) among a train wreck of poor options.

Oct 10th, 2018

9.5

V12. Well done. White pepper and tobacco bouquet. Juicy peppery fruit with a nice soft tannin finish. Nice food wine, roasts, pasta....

V12. Well done. White pepper and tobacco bouquet. Juicy peppery fruit with a nice soft tannin finish. Nice food wine, roasts, pasta....

May 28th, 2016

8.8

Paul had this 3 years ago

Paul had this 3 years ago

Apr 25th, 2022

10

Kelsey had this 6 years ago

Kelsey had this 6 years ago

Jul 25th, 2018

9.8

Keith had this 7 years ago

Keith had this 7 years ago

Feb 8th, 2018

8.9

RWS had this 7 years ago

RWS had this 7 years ago

Aug 24th, 2017

9.0

Robert had this 9 years ago

Robert had this 9 years ago

Jul 24th, 2015