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Zahtila Vineyards
 
 
Laura Zahtila knows the many challenges of establishing a boutique winery dedicated to crafting small quantities of fine wine in the Napa Valley. She has experienced them all in her demanding, yet delicious, journey from fledging winery to award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel producer.
 

Zahtila Vineyards is devoted to making robust Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel that marry well with food. The winery also makes a refreshingly fruit-forward Chardonnay, but its plans for the future remain small. "We'll never produce a thousand cases of any one varietal," says Laura. "We just want to continue making great limited-production Cabernet and Zin for people who share our passion for handcrafted California wine."

 

 

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
 
Zahtila 2007 Chardonnay
Napa Valley
 
This chardonnay was barrel fermented and the sauvignon blanc adds a touch of flintiness to the nose. The wine is a lovely, straw yellow color. Barrel aged for seven months in 80% new French oak
 
 
 
Retail Price ................................................................$20
 
 
Zahtila 2005 Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley
 
Zinfandel’s charm is it’s spicy ripe flavors and aromas of red berries and jammy black fruits. Our Zinfandel represents all of those qualities 
Retail Price ......................................................................$27.50
 
Zahtila 2005 Oat Hill Estate Zinfandel
Napa Valley
 
A deliciously ripe Zinfandel from an extended growing season is filled with the aroma of soft vanilla, caramel & raspberry cream. A concentrated palate of plum, berries and spice, with a silky mouth feel begs to be paired with your favorite roasted meat. A lingering finish laced with warm pepper notes will keep you coming back for more!
 
Retail Price ..............................................................   $45
  
 
 
Zahtila 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 
Napa Valley
 
This wine illustrates the depth & intensity that have made this region famous. The hue is deep purple with aromas of black raspberry & plum, all wrapped up with toasty vanilla notes
 
 
 
Retail Price ...............................................................  $35
 
                                                                   
Zahtila 2005 George III Cabernet Sauvignon
Beckstoffer Vineyard
 
An exceptional representation of the Rutherford terrior. This wine has a deep, concentrated violet-purple color and wonderful, floral bouquet
 
 
 
Retail Price ................................................................$65