ZD Wines “Abacus” 13th Bottling – Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Non-Vintage)

ZD Wines “Abacus” 13th Bottling – Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Non-Vintage)

Name: ZD Wines
Vintage: Non-Vintage (13th Bottling)
Wine: Abacus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Napa Valley, California, USA
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol Content: Approx. 14.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Robert Parker Score: 97 Points (The Wine Advocate)
A visionary solera-style Cabernet — timeless, layered, and the epitome of Napa Valley luxury.

Tasting Notes
The ZD Abacus 13th Bottling is one of Napa Valley’s most distinctive and exclusive wines — a symphony of vintages blended to perfection. It opens with rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, mocha, graphite, and cedar, unfolding into layers of plum, black cherry, cigar box, and fine cocoa powder. On the palate, it is sumptuous and velvety, with ultra-refined tannins and seamless integration of fruit, oak, and age. The finish is long, polished, and profoundly elegant, showcasing both the maturity and vitality that define ZD’s solera-style philosophy.

Vintage Highlights
Unlike traditional single-vintage wines, Abacus is crafted through a unique solera process — blending multiple vintages of ZD’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, aged extensively in barrel, with a base of the newest release. The 13th Bottling represents a remarkable blend of 26 vintages (1992 through 2017), capturing a living history of the estate’s finest lots. This approach yields a wine of depth, harmony, and ageless complexity, unmatched in the world of California Cabernet.

Why It’s Special
Founded in 1969, ZD Wines (short for “Zero Defects”) remains one of Napa’s most respected family-owned estates. Abacus is its crown jewel, embodying innovation, patience, and perfectionism. Each edition is handcrafted in tiny quantities and offered primarily to collectors and mailing list members. The 13th Bottling is considered one of the most balanced and expressive releases yet — a timeless collector’s treasure, combining decades of craftsmanship in a single bottle.

Storage & Serving
Store in a temperature-controlled cellar (12–15°C / 55–59°F). Serve at 17°C (63°F). Decant for at least one hour before serving to allow the full spectrum of aged Cabernet complexity to unfold.

Availability
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure international shipment.

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