Brett was only four years old when ZD Wines was founded in 1969. He grew up immersed in the excitement surrounding the founding of a new winery. Before joining the family business on a full-time basis, Brett attended California State University, Sacramento, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 1988. Brett and his wife Natalie have three beautiful children Connor ’15, Kayla ’17, and Alexandria ’20. Brett’s passion and dedication to making world-class wine has helped elevate ZD Wines as one of Napa Valley’s iconic wineries.

Robert Whitely said this of the 2015 Reserve Cabernet:: "ZD long ago made its mark with Chardonnay. Cabernet Sauvignon of this ilk is a more recent phenomenon. The 2015 vintage, outstanding throughout the Napa Valley, allowed ZD to produce a reserve that stands with some of the finest Cabs ever made in the valley. Showing layered dark fruit complexity, with notes of rich cassis and wood spice and firm but nicely integrated tannins, a note of graphite and impressive length on the finish, the 2015 Reserve Cabernet is a triumph for the winery and a wine worthy of extended cellar time." In addition to this 100 point honor, the wine has earned gold medals in the West Coast Wine Competition and the Winemaker Challenge.

We salute Brett and his family for this achievement and extend our appreciation for his continued willingness to lend his time, talent, and treasure to Justin-Siena.