Who makes ZD Chardonnay?

the deLeuze family
Founded in 1969, ZD Wines is owned and operated by the deLeuze family.

Is ZD Chardonnay oaky?

The palate is full bodied and rich with notes of pineapple, mandarin, and lemon rind that integrate wonderfully with the natural, vibrant acidity and subtle American Oak. This wine is drinking beautifully now, and like all ZD’s wines, it will age gracefully and develop complexity for years to come.

What does ZD stand for winery?

Zero Defects
The name ZD is a nod to their career at Aerojet. “ZDs were posted all around that plant, which stands for ‘Zero Defects,’ a common quality control program,” Brandon deLeuze said.

Who owns ZD Winery?

ZD Wines was founded in 1969 as Zepponi and deLeuze Winery, ZD Wines by two engineers, Norman deLeuze and Gino Zepponi. The winery is still family owned and operated with co-founder Norm deLeuze and his wife Rosa Lee’s children and grandchildren now involved.

Is Chardonnay sweeter than Pinot grigio?

Pinot Grigio is light with hints of green melon whereas Chardonnay is a little heavier and has hints of fresh-cut grass. Which is sweeter – Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio? Pinot Grigio usually tastes less sweet than Chardonnay due to its high acidity level.

Is a Chardonnay dry or sweet?

Chardonnay is generally Dry, but depending on the wine producers & their methods, it can also taste sweet. During manufacturing, some Chardonnay’s go through a process of malolactic fermentation giving the wine a creamy/deserty texture which can be associated with sweetness on the palate.

Is Chardonnay or Sauvignon blanc sweeter?

A Sauvignon Blanc often has a higher acidity than Chardonnay. If, however, a sweeter, fuller and rounder Sauvignon Blanc is to your liking, you should instead look to wines made in the United States and Australia, where the warm climate creates stronger flavours of peach, kiwi and even passion fruit.

How does Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc differ?

Another prominent difference between chardonnay and sauvignon blanc is the use of oak . Fuller-bodied chardonnays often ferment and/or age in some form of oak vessel, whereas most sauvignon blancs avoid contact with oak to preserve the grape’s acidity.