Winery Zaca MesaZ Cuvée
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Counoise and the Mourvèdre.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Z Cuvée from the Winery Zaca Mesa
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Z Cuvée of Winery Zaca Mesa in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Z Cuvée of Winery Zaca Mesa in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Z Cuvée
Pairings that work perfectly with Z Cuvée
Original food and wine pairings with Z Cuvée
The Z Cuvée of Winery Zaca Mesa matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, rolled lamb shoulder with herbs or sauté of veal with tomato.
Details and technical informations about Winery Zaca Mesa's Z Cuvée.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Z Cuvée from Winery Zaca Mesa are 2006, 2012, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Zaca Mesa
The Winery Zaca Mesa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in the of Santa Ynez Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Ynez Valley
The wine region of Santa Ynez Valley is located in the region of Santa Barbara County of California of United States. We currently count 227 estates and châteaux in the of Santa Ynez Valley, producing 839 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Santa Ynez Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes .
The wine region of California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
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