Z Cuvée is a red produced by Zaca Mesa Winery in Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara County, United States. Made from Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Cinsault. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Region: Santa Barbara County
Country: United States
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Cinsault
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Zaca Mesa's Z Cuvée is a Rhône-inspired blend drawing on the estate's long history with southern French varieties in the Santa Ynez Valley. Expect a savory, herbes de Provence-tinged red with dark cherry fruit, a hint of black pepper from the Syrah backbone, and the softening, berry-forward influence of Grenache and Cinsault. It's an approachable, food-friendly wine that leans rustic and earthy rather than showy.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Santa Barbara County, United States
Santa Barbara County — On California's Central Coast, north of Los Angeles, this is one of the state's most distinctive cool-climate zones, thanks to valleys that run east to west and funnel Pacific fog straight inland.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a red grape of Spanish origin, at home around Valencia and Murcia, where it is called Monastrell.
Counoise
Counoise is a red grape of the southern Rhône in France, best known as a supporting player in blends such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape rather than as a solo star.
More wines
More red wines from Santa Barbara County
- Santa Barbara County Red Wine — Tenshen Wine, Santa Barbara County
- Cuvée Jeanne Marie — Foxen, Santa Ynez Valley
- Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah — Tensley, Santa Barbara County
- Syrah — Tensley, Santa Barbara County
Frequently asked questions
Where is Z Cuvée from?
Z Cuvée is produced by Zaca Mesa Winery in Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara County, United States.
What grapes are in Z Cuvée?
Z Cuvée is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise and Cinsault.