Michael Pozzan Wines: Vintage Wines Priced to Enjoy Every Day
Following family traditions of three generations rooted in Italy’s famed Piemonte wine region, Michael Pozzan’s award-winning wines are a stylish collection of lush reds and crisp, flavorful whites. They are the perfect complement to a variety of foods, and they’re priced to enjoy every day. Whether barrel-aged in oak or the product of cool fermentation in stainless steel, these wines capture the essence of terroir, vintage-after-vintage.
Michael Pozzan 2011 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Sonoma County
85% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc 5% Petit Verdo
Aged 16 months in French and American Oak
This super ripe Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Bordeaux style wine that has a dark plum color and very ripe black cherry and cassis aromas. Upon entry the wine is very concentrated and balanced in its acidity and tannin levels, the core is plush with Bing cherry, blueberry fruit and sappy French oak vanilla flavors. The finish is long with cassis, coffee, tobacco and coffee notes and back to a ripe blueberry envelope.
These fine Cabernet grapes come predominately from Alexander Valley (75%) in Sonoma County and was blended with other fine Cabernets from prestigious appellations within California. The tannins will allow this wine to age well for 8-10 years through 2023.
Try this wine with the American classic Beef Wellington or Pizzetta del Funghi with shaved asiago.
10,000 cases produced.
Michael Pozzan 2010 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
60% Alexander Valley, 40% Dry Creek Valley
This is a serious Cabernet Sauvignon with a dark plum color. The palate is rich with mocha and cassis, backed with ripe cherry. It is a super extracted wine featuring huckleberry concentrate, brown sugar with roasted coffee and hazelnut notes. There is an underlying sweet oak flavor from extensive barrel aging (24 months) and the wine finishes with a long, supple, sappy French oak finish.
This wine is a must with a mushroom crusted, seared filet mignon and a plum truffle sauce, served with English peas and saffron infused maui gold mashed potatoes.
This wine drinks well now, but will mature well with further cellaring through 2025 and perhaps beyond.
Michael Pozzan 2010 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Alexander Valley
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 16 months in French Oak
This wine shows its deep concentration in its color with a deep plum color and brick red edges. Aromatically the wine possesses classic Bordeaux notes with deep cherry, cassis and integrated vanillin. On the palate the wine is super concentrated with black cherry jam and spicy Cabernet Sauvignon flavors with a silky, supple texture, perfect balance in its acidity and a hint of black olive typical of Alexander Valley terrior. The wine finishes generously with fresh crushed cherries, sappy French oak and a hint of pipe tobacco and cassis.
This wine pairs best with organically raised filet mignon grilled medium rare and seasoned with savory herbs like oregano and marjoram and severed with brussel sprouts in a balsamic reduction. Its also nice with flat bread with eggplant, wild mushrooms, a smoky barbeque sauce and topped with buffalo mozzarella.
This wine has aged for 18 months in French oak and racked five times using traditional methods. While drinkable now, this wine will continue to mature through 2020.
Michael Pozzan 2010 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Knights Valley
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 16 months in French Oak
This medium plum colored Cabernet is sourced from a vineyard North of upper Napa Valley, in the famed Knights Valley AVA in Sonoma County. This is a fine year for concentration for us in a year that was difficult for that. Aromatically, this is text book Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe plum and black cherry notes with a subtle back drop of herbaciousness. The core of the wine is very juicy and supple and has a nice medium bodied tannin profile, ideal for both current consumption with cellaring rewarding the caretaker with ultimate tannin resolution. The finish is balanced with cassis and some slightly astringent grapey tannins.
This wine will pair well with smoked meats such as carnitas or pork loin but it will also work well with aged rib eye steaks with a pepper corn glace and truffle mashed potatoes.
This wine was aged exclusively in French oak for 22 months and will drink well through 2022.
Michael Pozzan 2009 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
75% Knights Valley
25% Alexander Valley
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 14 months in 100% French Oak
This juicy Cabernet has a brilliant plum/garnet color. The aromas display a myriad of tannins from grape to oak based, featuring dark chocolate and mocha notes, Cassis and chocolate covered cherry notes. The palate enters as a classic left bank Bordeaux with cassis, cigar box, and pencil lead but then opens up with plum and ripe cherry flavors which are backed with silky French Oak tannins and hints of cedar with rhubarb and pomegranate on the finish.
This is a great wine for roasts, bouillabaisse, and marinara pasta dishes. Also great with barbeques such as dry rub and smoked pork ribs served with a pasta salad tossed with freshly grated ginger and a lemon herb spiced corn grilled on the cob.
These fine Cabernet grapes come predominately from Knights Valley (75%) and have been blended with the remainder from Alexander Valley (25%). Both are prestigious appellations within Sonoma County. The tannins will allow this wine to age well for 8-10 years through 2020.
Michael Pozzan 2008 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Sonoma County
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 14 months in French and American Oak
A classic Cabernet even in color, medium brick red/ruby color. This wine has concentrated aromas of black cherry and cassis and loaded with cherry vanilla throughout. The palate is ripe with black cherry and mocha flavors and finish with classic Cabernet spice that is presented with supple elegance. The tannins while firm have soft and approachable edges and will age very well for between 6–8 years.
This wine pairs well with Eggplant lasagna with a hint of Cumin. Its flavors and structure lend itself to exotic dishes such as Indian Cuisine such as Lamb cooked in yogurt, Chicken Masala and Basmati rice and served with mint chutney. Enjoy now through 2016. 4,500 cases produced.
Michael Pozzan 2008 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Knights Valley Cabernet
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged in French Oak for 18 months
This fine wine has an opulent medium plum color with brick red edges. The aromas express ripe black cherry notes backed with mocha, chocolate and vanilla notes. On the palate this is a classic Cabernet with a layered structure of spicy Cab tannins with silky oak tannins and sappy vanilla and caramel. The fruit concentration displays lush red fruit like cassis, raspberry, black cherry, red plum along with sun dried cherries.
This wine pairs well with Eggplant Moussaka, Beef Wellington or double cut Pork Chops glazed in a Huckleberry reduction. This wine will age well for 5–10 years, until 2020. Total cases produced: 4,000.
Michael Pozzan 2007 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
95% Knights Valley Cabernet
5% Napa Syrah
Aged 13 months in French oak (35% new)
Smooth and rich with a great nose that seems to jump out at you. Sage and by leaf along with currant and blackberry aromas. Slowly comes into focus on the finish with a rustic, earthy quality. A bit tight, but will develop nicely over time. Drink now until 2013. 12,000 cases produced.
Michael Pozzan 2012
Russian River Valley Chardonnay
100% Russian River Valley
100% Chardonnay
Barrel fermented in a combination of new and seasoned French oak
This Russian River Chardonnay illustrates barrel fermentation even in its color, a light golden straw. While the wine was barrel fermented in both new and seasoned French oak, it is harmonious and integrated in its generous oak profile. Additionally, the wine was put through malo-lactic fermentation, but done so in a restrained fashion, allowing for a more balanced Chardonnay that actual pairs well with many food. The aromas are tropical with ripe mango and pineapple notes and backed with light vanilla. The palate is rich with citrus and peach flavors - followed by rich vanilla and crème brulee flavors. A burst of clove finishes with passion fruit and mandarin flavors.
This wine pairs well with grilled fish such as wild king salmon or halibut served over yukon gold mashed potatoes with a nage sauce and english peas. Perhaps however, this wine is best as a cocktail wine or aperitif, as it’s complexity seems enough to satisfy.
Drink now through 2018
2,500 cases Produced.
Michael Pozzan 2010
Russian River Chardonnay
100% Russian River
100% Chardonnay
Aged 4 months in 1 and 2 year old French Oak
This Russian River Chardonnay is a real crowd pleaser. The color is a textbook medium straw. Aromatically, the wine is tropical with passion fruit, lychee and guava. The palate holds sweet, fresh Fuji apple flavors followed by baked apple cinnamon, caramel, citrus and passion fruit ripeness which finishes with juicy pineapple, peach nectar and honeysuckle notes. The Russian River is arguably the finest AVA for Chardonnay and this wine is an excellent example of why. It was barrel fermented in 100% French oak and aged sur lies for 4 months and has undergone partial malolactic fermentation (ML) to the tune of 30% — giving this wine a nice, round mid-palate and balance, avoiding the ulterior extreme of one-dimensional bitterness.
This wine is an undeniable 'go to' Chardonnay aperitif and all around wine. It is best consumed within 3 years; it should drink well through 2017.
Try this wine with fresh John Dory or similar whitefish and served over pureed parsnips and mashed potatoes, finished with a drizzle of truffle oil.
Michael Pozzan 2010
Napa Valley Chardonnay
88% Yountville
12% Howell Mountain AVA
100% Chardonnay
Fermented on French oak and aged for 6 months Sur Lies
30% Malo-Lactic Fermentation
The color is a beautiful medium straw, shaded with a light mustard hues. The aromas that jump out of the glass are generous and range from baked apple and custard to tropical pineapple, banana and guava. Underneath these aromas lie spicy clove aromas wrapped in cream laced butterscotch. The palate is supple with sweet French oak notes of vanilla, cream, and almond paste - then folds into a fine fruit matrix with kiwi fruit. This wine finishes well with lemon lime, blood orange, and mango nectar but is embraced by a lavender-clover honey essence.
This is a very serious Chardonnay with fine acidity and a creamy finish, resulting primarily from cool climate mountain fruit. It is fabulous on its own as an aperitif at elegant parties but also accompanies a wide array of foods from Grilled swordfish or Salmon steaks served with a beurre blanc and served with freshly cut heirloom tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. It can be served with pork loins, chops or venison and will pair with most vegetarian dishes.
This wine is a fine choice for everyday, but will cellar well through 2015. As it ages the flavors will bring out a light nuttiness you may find intriguing and lovely with aged Reggiano Parmigiano.
Michael Pozzan 2009
Russian River Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
100% Russian River
Aged 6 months in French Oak
This is a generous Chardonnay from one of the finest locations in California to grow Chardonnay; the Russian River. The color is slightly golden with a steely blue streak. The initial aromatics identify a rich Chardonnay with ripe Carmel coated apples and a buttery composition. Indeed on the palate this wine is super rich; replete with layers of sweet French oak and layers of complex tropical fruit intermingled with layers of butter and butterscotch. The fruit composition spans from tropical mango and passion fruit to spices from jasmine to clove.
This wine is really best as an aperitif or cocktail wine due to its richness and complexity. However, it would do well with a goat cheese tart with a fresh sun dried tomato paste and would do well with a Thai curry like Emerald green curry with Japanese eggplant. Drink now through 2013. 5,200 cases produced.
Michael Pozzan 2008
Napa Valley Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
100% Napa Valley
50% Barrel Fermented
Aged 6 months in French Oak
This classic Napa Chardonnay is the color of Spring Napa Valley Mustard prevalent throughout the valley after the rainy season. Aromatically this wine is refined with Peach/Apricot nectar notes followed by creme brulee custard notes. The palate is a harmonious balance of the two: Fruit; displayed as ripe white peaches and Mandarin tangerines; the Creamy notes feature Tahitian Vanilla and lightly caramelized sugar flavors. The wine finishes with lavender honey and juicy sweet lime essence.
This wine pairs well with Mesquite grilled Oho Tuna topped with an olive/heirloom tomato tapenade and haricot verts; or roasted game hen with soft polenta. If you have a half a glass left over after dinner, order the creme brulee. 2,000 cases produced.
Michael Pozzan 2012
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
100% Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Oakville AVA
Stainless steel fermented cold
This Sauvignon Blanc is a crystal clear, white stone colored wine possessing intense gooseberry, wintergreen notes and clove scents. The entry of this wine bursts with fresh pink grapefruit and again gooseberry with bone dry acidity but gobs of fruit notes which also include ripe melon and sweet lemon flavors. This wine is an excellent aperitif, but accompanies cheese plates with fresh figs, olives and guava paste. Try it for lunch with thinly sliced smoked turkey, Saint Andre double cream cheese and thin slices of Fuji apples; fantastic!
Some of the finest Sauvignon Blancs from California are from the Napa Valley. Its pure expression of fruit is a fine example of why.
Drink now through 2015.
Michael Pozzan 2009
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
100% Napa Valley
100% Sauvignon Blanc
100% Stainless Steel Fermentation
Light-bodied and refreshing, this wine offers aromas of sweet Meyer lemon, ripe pear, and citrus blossom. The palate delivers bright notes of key lime, lemon peel, and just a hint of flint. With solid acidity and a mineral core, this wine is best enjoyed by itself on a warm summer afternoon or with a light salad. Drink now through 2013. 1,900 cases produced.
Michael Pozzan 2012
Napa Valley Merlot
100% Napa Valley Merlot
Aged in French and American Oak for 12 Months.
This Napa Valley wine boasts fresh and polished fruit with dark raspberry aromas on the nose. And while it has a nice firm tannic structure that’s not overbearing for a Merlot, the earthy notes add depth to the cherry and herb flavors. It is medium weight in style and has a lingering finish that is easy drink by itself or with food.
This wine pairs well with barbecued ribs, grilled rosemary chicken and garlic roast potatoes.
Drink now through 2018.
Michael Pozzan 2010
Napa Valley Merlot
100% Napa Valley Merlot
Aged in French oak for 24 months.
The color of this serious Merlot is a deep ruby color with brick red edges. The aromas are of dark cherry cola notes, cassis and rhubarb notes. The palate expresses a bold style Merlot, in parts more Cabernet than Merlot (in that ripe cherry and tannins are in the forefront and carry astringency akin to pomegranate seed). The wine folds elegantly into a silky Margaux styled Merlot with medium tannins and French oak notes, finishing with finesse and concentrated dark berry notes.
Try it with a tomato bisque soup made with fresh heirloom tomatoes and garnished with a garlicky crouton or for the carniv-adventuous: baby lamb chops seared rare and topped with a Chimichurri sauce (and don't skimp on the sherry vinegar) served with soft polenta and stewed, sundried tomatoes with opal basil.
Drink now through 2020.
Michael Pozzan 2009
Napa Valley Merlot
100% Napa Valley
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged in French Oak for 14 months
This generous Merlot is deep plum colored with a garnet hue illustrating good opportunity for aging. The aromas are full of ripe cherry and cassis notes wrapped in rich toasted French oak. The palate continues on substantiating the aroma profile with classic Bordeaux notes such as cigar box, cassis, ripe black cherry and cedar notes. The wine finishes with plush vanilla, supple cherry extract, and refined cocoa flavors.
Try it with Pizzetta con Funghi e Tartufi or Duck Confit over chilled. Arugula with a Champagne vinaigrette. Our favorite is slow roasted pork belly served with garlicky mashed potatoes and poached beefsteak tomatoes topped with bacon, breadcrumbs, chopped sundried tomatoes, and rosemary. Drink now through 2016.
Michael Pozzan 2007
Napa Valley Merlot
100% Napa Valley
92% Merlot
8% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 12 months in French and American Oak
This juicy, ripe Merlot has overtones of black cherry, blackberry and black currant. It has a very smooth silky finish. Medium tannins allow this wine to drink well over the next 3–4 years. Open the bottle one hour before you intend to serve in order to allow the fruit and oak to develop. It would pair quite well with a Veal Roast or Barbequed Lamb. 4,800 cases produced.
Michael Pozzan 2011
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
100% Russian River Valley AVA
Open Top Fermented and aged in French oak for 16 months.
This Pinot Noir is deep garnet colored and medium bodied which expresses bright cherry notes and is backed with clove and star anise notes. The palate carries through with fleshy cherry and spices and is deftly balanced with the acidity. The flavors are multi-layered with concentrated cherry including Bing, Rainer and Montmorancy and also has a slight earthy, leathery mouth feel which makes the overall wine very complex with good depth and length. The wine finishes soft with generous vanilla and mocha notes, which present themselves in a very supple and elegant fashion and will pair well with many dishes.
This wine was aged on French oak for 16 months and is sourced from both the Napa and Sonoma districts in the Russian River Valley.
This wine pairs well with mushroom raviolis in a truffle cream sauce or beet salads with goat cheese and roasted almonds and sea salt. But a fine Pinot in a nice wine glass rivals a fine three coarse meal; then again a great choice with almost any food.
Cases Produced 2,500
RB – 11/5/13
Michael Pozzan 2010
Russian River Pinot Noir
100% Russian River Valley
100% Pinot Noir
Aged 11 months in French Oak
This medium garnet colored, Coastal Pinot Noir was selected from vineyards found in the rolling hills of the Russian River Valley. The deep color for a Pinot Noir suggests deep concentration of fruit and is proven so here. The aromas of sweet black cherry jump out of the glass and invite you to focus on this very serious wine. The palate right away shows intense cherry ripeness and backed by solid acidity which will allow this wine to not only age, but stand up to many foods. There is an earthy quality from the Pommard clone that resonates with the mid-palate and is suggestive of an old world selection. The finish has soft cinnamon and clove spices and they intermingle beautifully over the silky, ripe cherry/plum matrix.
This Pinot Noir is a natural with roasted duck breast, fingerling potatoes and sautéed chanterelle mushrooms with shallots and tarragon. It works well with most any eggplant, mushroom or tomato based dishes. Drink now through 2018.
Michael Pozzan 2009
Russian River Pinot Noir
100% Russian River Valley
100% Pinot Noir
Aged 9 months in French oak
This special wine is medium garnet colored. The aromas are of exotic spices of clove, jasmine, sundried tomato and cinnamon. These spices intermingle with the juicy ripe cherry with deft and balance. This is a fine example of Russian River Pinot Noir and expresses the best of this cool climate which is ideally suited to Pinot Noir and comes across with a light dusting of earth and intense varietal perfume. The texture is spicy with generous, but integrated French oak and finishes silky ripe with cherry fruit. In short, this is a very seductive wine.
This wine needs no food at all and is quite special with chilled organic raspberries (cream optional). Don't be surprised if this wine steals the show at dinner featuring roasted duck breast with beets or duck confit over a simple arugula salad. Drink now through 2014.
