NV Zora Court Garnet Fizz Sparkling Red, Charlottsville, Monticello AVA, Virginia

Some wines are made from grapes. This one is made from memory, community, and a grandfather’s fruit wine cellar in Keswick, Virginia. Tasha Durrett is a central Virginia native, WSET-certified wine educator, communications professional, and the founder of Black Women Who Wine — a highly impactful membership organization dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and sisterhood for Black and brown women in the wine industry. Her winemaking is rooted in family legacy: her grandfather crafted custom fruit wines in Keswick, Virginia, and that tradition lives on in every bottle Tasha makes under her brand ZC Wine, historically known as Zora Chloe and now expanding under the Zora Court label. She is a storyteller and community builder first — and the wines she makes are exactly that: approachable, culture-forward, and deeply rooted in who she is and where she comes from.

The Garnet Fizz is Tasha’s most celebratory expression: a sparkling red blend of Petit Verdot and Merlot from Virginia’s Monticello AVA that pours an inky, deep ruby-purple with vibrant mousse and energetic bubbles. The nose opens with a rich bouquet of black plum, crushed blackberry, and dark cherry, accented by violet undertones and warm baking spice. On the palate, a bold and velvety entry delivers voluptuous dark plum and black cherry, where structured Petit Verdot seamlessly meets a silky Merlot mid-palate. Lively effervescence cuts beautifully through the wine’s natural richness, culminating in a crisp, refreshing finish layered with dark chocolate and lush ripe fruit. Serve very chilled. Then relax — this is joy and excitement, wrapped up in a poolside vacation with a soft, subtle breeze.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Inky deep ruby-purple with vibrant mousse and energetic bubbles. Rich bouquet of black plum, crushed blackberry, and dark cherry with violet undertones and warm baking spice. Bold, velvety entry with dark plum and black cherry — structured Petit Verdot meets silky Merlot mid-palate. Lively effervescence cuts through the richness. Crisp, refreshing finish with dark chocolate and lush ripe fruit.

• Origin – Monticello AVA, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
• Producer – Zora Court / ZC Wine (Virginia Wine Collective); Black woman-owned; founded by Tasha Durrett — WSET-certified wine educator, communications professional, storyteller, and founder of Black Women Who Wine; winemaking inspired by grandfather’s fruit wine tradition in Keswick, Virginia
• Blend – Petit Verdot, Merlot
• Style – Sparkling red wine (chillable; bold; celebratory; food-friendly)
• ABV – 13.0%

Food Pairing

The black plum, blackberry, dark cherry, baking spice, dark chocolate, and lively effervescence of this Virginia sparkling red make it one of the most festive and unexpectedly versatile bottles in the collection. Pairs beautifully with BBQ ribs, smoked brisket, and grilled lamb — the effervescence and bold fruit cut through rich, smoky preparations with ease. The dark chocolate and spice notes make it a wonderful match for charcuterie boards, aged hard cheeses, and anything with a savory-sweet edge. Also excellent alongside chocolate desserts, fruit tarts, and cheese plates at the end of a meal. A natural for summer celebrations, Premier Club selections, poolside entertaining, and any occasion that deserves a wine as bold, joyful, and unapologetically expressive as the woman who made it. Serve very chilled at 45–50°F.

Occasion

This is your go-to Virginia sparkling red — the bottle for Premier Club selections, summer celebrations, meaningful gifting, and sharing with the wine lover who has never tried a chillable sparkling red and is about to have their mind changed entirely. A Black woman-owned, culture-forward, community-driven wine from Charlottesville’s Monticello AVA — built on legacy, poured with joy.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Tasha Durrett is a central Virginia native whose connection to wine is both professional and deeply personal. A WSET-certified wine educator and communications professional, she founded Black Women Who Wine in 2019 — a membership organization dedicated to increasing diversity, equity, and sisterhood for Black and brown women in the wine industry. Her winemaking is directly inspired by her family legacy: her grandfather crafted custom fruit wines in Keswick, Virginia, a tradition that lives in every bottle she makes. Under her brand ZC Wine — historically known as Zora Chloe and now expanding under the Zora Court label — Tasha leverages her background as a storyteller and community builder to craft approachable, culture-forward wines that honor her heritage and bring more people to the table. She is actively reshaping regional agritourism in central Virginia, one bottle and one community at a time.

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