Z-Force is named in tribute to the Z Special Force, which was a special Australian Army unit created in World War Two to operate behind enemy lines. Z-Force’s members were from many countries and specialised in unique guerrilla warfare. Although disbanded after the war, Z-Force pioneered numerous operational techniques and tactics, many as daring as they were brilliant, that remain a model to this day.
The surviving members of Z Special Unit last marched together on Anzac Day in Sydney 2010. The extraordinary bravery of their unit and its lost brothers are honoured in this wine, which is Zonte’s Footstep finest. Each bottle of this wine sold helps support the work of Legacy South Australia
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Double Gold Medal
China Wine and Spirits Awards Best Value 2022
96 points
WineOrbit.co.nz, Sam Kim, May 2021
"It’s superbly ripe and gloriously expressed, showing dark
fruit richness combined with spicy oak, cake spice, clove and
dark chocolate notes, offering outstanding concentration
and plush texture. Delicious and complex with an
impressively long lavish finish. At its best: now to 2035."
4.5 stars/96 points
Winestate Magazine, World's Greatest Shiraz
Challenge XVI, Sep/Oct 2021
"Elusive chocolaty/dark fruit aromas and very pleasant
combination of chocolaty and black fruit flavours on the
palate with dusty oak and chewy tannins."
95 points
NatalieMaclean.com, Canada, May 2024
“Vegan-friendly, dry, full-bodied and juicy with ripe dark
berry, dark cherry, savoury and dark spicy flavours
balanced with vibrant acidity for food on the palate. Z-
Force is in tribute to the Z Special Force, a special Australian
Army unit created in World War II to operate behind enemy
lines. Z-Force’s members were from many countries and
specialized in guerrilla warfare. The surviving members of Z
Special Unit last marched together on Anzac Day in 2010 in
Sydney, Australia. They are honoured with this wine and
each bottle sold helps support the work of Legacy South
Australia. Drink: 2024-2028."
Double Gold Medal
Women's Wine & Spirits Awards 2022
Gold Medal
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2022
Gold Medal
China Wine and Spirits Awards Best Value 2021
Gold Medal
Critics Challenge USA 2021
Gold Medal
AWC Vienna 2021
Silver Medal
International Wine Challenge 2021
Silver Medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
