ZIATA

Handcrafted, small-production wines that are elegant with a beautiful balance of fruit, structure and acidity

After 20 years of marketing Napa Valley and its wines, Karen Cakebread launched ZIATA Wines in 2008. “I had two goals: to create beautifully structured wines that reflect the vineyards they come from; and to be involved in every aspect making wine.” Karen named the brand in honor of her mother, Mary Annunziata.

Color image of Karen Cakebread smiling in a brown shirt.

Founder, Karen Cakebread

Karen launched ZIATA—named for her beloved mother Mary Annunziata Webb—in 2008 with a widely revered Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Today, the collection also includes the Mia Madre Red Blend, a moving tribute to Karen’s mom. Embarking on her own business venture gave Karen the opportunity to become immersed in every aspect of guiding a wine from vine to bottle to table. Depending on the day, that may mean vineyard sourcing and blending or package design and marketing strategy.

Color image of ZIATA vineyards on Coombsville on a sunny day.

The vineyards for the ZIATA portfolio are from unique parcels and vineyard sources in the best sub-appellations of Sonoma and Napa, including: Meteor Vineyard, Coombsville; Oakville Station, Oakville; Bootlegger’s Hill, Green Valley, Russian River AVA; KC Ranch, Calistoga