Series ‘Z’

'Z' CHARDONNAY

2015

In the vineyard: Slavyantsi village, Kush Balar vineyard

In the Cellar: The better part of the grapes (85 percent) was fermented in new French oak for added texture and complexity and the rest was fermented in tanks at cool temperature to deliver precisely the pure fruit of the Chardonnay. No malolactic fermentation lends the right acid balance for aging. After 10 months maturation in new French barriques, the wine was assembled and bottled. Minimum 6 months of bottle aging in our temperature-controlled cellar.

Aлкохол: 13.5%
TA: 5.87 g/l
pH: 3.4
Residual sugar: dry

In the glass: Displays aromas of peach and a hint of flinty minerality, which reminds of a cooler climate. The palate has a sweet stone fruit entry with grapefruit peel and watermelon. Accents of toast and butter along with roast almonds slowly unfold in piquant waves. The ultra-long finish with perfect complement of oak creates an experience that is both fresh and rich. Will age gracefully until 2022.

Gold Medal winner at Mundus Vini Germany 2017.

Recommended Cellaring: 3-8 years

‘Z’ CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ

2016

In the vineyard: Slavyantsi village, Oreshaka vineyard
Single vineyard Cabernet Franc rosé. Grapes hand-picked and hand-selected at sorting tables

In the Cellar: The Cabernet Franc grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness deliberately chosen for rosé production and cool-fermented in stainless steel tanks.

Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: 5.9 g/l
pH: 3.3
Residual sugar: dry

In the glass: Bold pink shade in the glass. Focused and flinty in the mouth, with crisp strawberry, herb and spice notes. The long finish has cherry, a dash of tobacco and a pleasant peppery edge.

Recommended Cellaring: 0-4 years

‘Z’ CABERNET FRANC

2014

In the vineyard: Slavyantsi village, Oreshaka vineyard

In the Cellar: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After post-fermentation contact with the skins part of the wine was run off into French barriques for 10 months. The wine was assembled, lightly fined and bottled.

Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: 5.1 g/l
pH: 3.43
Residual sugar: dry

In the glass: Complex and elegant, with notes of blackberries, ripe plums, tobacco leaves, and cedar. The palate is focused and velvety from the fruity entry to the spicy finish. The complex character rolls on in layers, first dark fruits, later red pepper, flint and earthy notes. Hints of tobacco and roasted coffee linger on the long finish, while the fruity precision and the utter seamlessness of the structure make this Cabernet Franc a joy to drink.

Recommended Cellaring: 2-5 years

‘Z’ PINOT NOIR

2015

In the vineyard: Slavyantsi village, Dermen vineyard
Single vineyard Pinot Noir. Grapes hand-picked and hand-selected at sorting tables

In the Cellar: Fruit was harvested at optimum ripeness and fermented in stainless steel tanks. After a short period of post-fermentation maceration the wine was drained off the skins and 100% of the lot was aged in French barriques for 12 months. Kept for 9 months in bottle at our controlled-temperature cellar before release.

Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: 4.9 g/l
pH: 3.6
Residual sugar: dry

In the glass: Our top Pinot Noir, offering gorgeous fruit and ending with a sense of opulence and finesse. Has a vibrant core of vivid raspberry, black cherry, plum, and anise, all gaining momentum as the full body rolls on. Ultra-fine tannins support the firm structure, finishing with cedary toasty oak, espresso notes, and our hallmark mineral finesse.

Recommended Cellaring: 3-10 years