ZD Wines Chardonnay is a premium California Chardonnay crafted from organically certified grapes sourced from three core coastal appellations: Napa and Sonoma Carneros, and Monterey. This wine represents the flagship offering from the deLeuze family's Rutherford winery, which has been producing world-class wines in Napa Valley since 1969. Hand harvested at night and 100% barrel fermented in a custom-designed cellar at a cool 48°F, this long cool fermentation ensures optimal lees contact for richness and depth while preserving bright natural acidity from coastal vineyard sites.

The wine displays a pale-yellow hue with aromas bursting of ripe Asian pear, green apple, honeydew melon, pink grapefruit, and nectarine. The palate follows through with distinct richness of lemon curd and balanced flavors of guava with white peach, featuring mouthwatering acidity. Aged for 10 months in 100% American Oak barrels, the wine finishes with flavors reminiscent of crème brûlée and vanillin notes, resulting in a long-lasting mouthfeel. In ZD's signature California Chardonnay style, this wine is vibrant, complex, and has been served at White House State Dinners multiple times over the years.

ZD's Estate Vineyards in Rutherford and Carneros have been certified organic since 1999, and the winery operates with a commitment to sustainability including solar power, water recycling systems, and waste reduction programs. Recent vintages have earned multiple Gold Medals and 90+ point scores from prestigious wine competitions including the Los Angeles Invitational Wine Challenge, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and Pacific Rim International Wine Competition.