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Zahtila 2001 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $48
Too young now, but there’s every indication of longterm potential, from the balance and harmony to the dense, chewy nucleus of potent cherry, cassis and mocha flavors. This brilliant young wine should begin to be drinkable in a few years, and will age through 2020.
— S.H.
(10/1/2004)
Zahtila 2003 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $48
Ripe, rich and classic, this Cab strikes you with the flashy opulence of its cassis and new-oak flavors and balance of acids and tannins. It’s so rich, and delicious, with a chocolate fudge finish that lasts and lasts. Just beautiful now, and should age for ten years.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
Zahtila 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $40
Made in a very ripe, intensely concentrated style, this tannic young Cabernet is massive in blackberries, currants and cedar. It’s a huge, impressive wine that needs at least 6–8 years in the cellar.
— S.H.
(6/1/2011)
Zahtila 2009 Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
Starts with a burst of fresh, clean lemon aroma, and turns zesty and bright in the mouth, offering waves of Meyer lemon and golden mango. A superior Chardonnay at a good price.
— S.H.
(6/1/2011)
Zahtila 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $27
Perfectly ripe and balanced, smooth in the mouth, and long on flavor. Fills the mouth with black currants, minty chocolate, oak and sweet green olives, and very dry. Drink now, or hold for a couple of years.
— S.H.
(10/1/2004)
Zahtila 2002 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $48
The pedigree of this wine shows in the flavors, posh in cassis, sweet black currant, bitter chocolate and finely ground hard brown spices, and in the smooth, rich tannins. The winemaker has added a coating of smoky oak. There’s a sharp elbow of acidity that suggests cellaring through 2006, but this isn’t a longterm wine.
— S.H.
(12/1/2005)
Zahtila 2008 Oat Hill Estate Zinfandel (Calistoga)
- $45
Very ripe and soft, this has blackberry, plum and chocolate flavors that veer toward prune and raisin territory. It’s dry, spicy and a little hot, but is a great example of a warm-climate Zin at the highest level.
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
Zahtila 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $33
This certainly is a ripe wine. Such power and mass, with huge black currant and beef flavors. Liberally oaked, with brooding tannins. Best left alone until 2008.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
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