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ZD Wines

Napa Valley · Rutherford · Rutherford AVA
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Hours
Daily 10am–4:30pm (by appointment)
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Phone
(707) 963-5188
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Tasting Fee
From $45
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1969

About ZD Wines

Norman deLeuze and Gino Zepponi, two aerospace engineers, pooled $3,000 apiece in 1968 to apply for a winery permit, the first issued in Sonoma County in nearly 20 years. The pair rented a small Carneros building and crushed grapes from Rene di Rosa's Winery Lake Vineyard for their first commercial vintage in 1969, a 300-case Pinot Noir that became the first wine ever labeled with the Carneros name, more than a decade before Carneros became an official appellation.

The deLeuze family bought out Zepponi's share and moved the winery to its current Rutherford home on the Silverado Trail, where three generations, now including Norman's sons Robert and Brett, continue to run it. ZD farms two organic estate vineyards, in Rutherford and Carneros, and its Abacus wine is a solera-style blend incorporating every vintage of ZD's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon since 1992.

Two aerospace engineers' 1969 Carneros winery, the first ever to put Carneros on a wine label.
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Founded by two aerospace engineers,Norman deLeuze and Gino Zepponi pooled $3,000 each to launch ZD Wines in 1968, years before either had any formal winemaking background.
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The first wine ever labeled Carneros,ZD's 1969 Pinot Noir was the first commercial wine to carry the Carneros name, over a decade before Carneros became an official Napa Valley appellation.
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A wine that blends every vintage since 1992,ZD's Abacus is a solera-style Cabernet Sauvignon that incorporates a portion of every Reserve vintage the winery has made since 1992, layering decades of wine into each bottle.
"Two aerospace engineers' 1969 Carneros winery, the first ever to put Carneros on a wine label."
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For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from ZD Wines, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Rutherford producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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Taste the wines at ZD Wines in Rutherford. Daily 10am to 4:30pm (by appointment), reservations required.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at ZD Wines?

ZD Wines's tasting room hours are Daily 10am–4:30pm (by appointment). Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is ZD Wines wheelchair accessible?

Yes - ZD Wines offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at ZD Wines?

Tastings at ZD Wines generally fall in the $$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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