Michael Pozzan
Napa Cuvée Series
Our highly regarded Napa Cuvée
Series is comprised solely of Cabernet Sauvignon
grapes, with
each vintage produced from several outstanding
vineyards in California’s Napa Valley. The wine is
numbered every year to catalog the vintages that
have been produced. Napa Cuvée is extremely
limited and is available only in select markets.
Michael Pozzan 2010
Napa Cuvée N°16
Cabernet Sauvignon
92% Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Napa Valley Malbec
Aged 26 months in French Oak
This structured Cabernet Cuvee shows a deep plum color with a touch of brick red hue peaking due to the extensive aging in French oak. Aromas of cassis and both dried and sour cherry notes jump out of the glass. Underneath there is a light brown sugar essence, again from the barrel aging and their medium toast levels. These dark spice and sap notes lead to rustic tannin notes; similar in quality to a Super Tuscan or a fine Multipulciano. This wine is a pleasure to drink; on the palate its dense body expresses the ripeness and extraction the Napa Valley is known for, while showcasing restraint in new oak. The palate is supple in part due to the contribution of Napa Malbec, which makes the palate juicy on the finish with cherry vanilla, currant and a touch of both sandalwood and Italian panaforte spice flavors.
This wine pairs nicely with certain game meats such as wild boar braised and served with French lentils and a pea shoot, vinaigrette garnish, or venison in a stew or seared and then served with a dark mole sauce with Moroccan rice and golden cauliflower. As a vegetarian option, try an eggplant stir-fry with a black bean sauce with hoisin sauce.
This complex blend is designed for both current enjoyment with sights toward additional complexity which comes from long-term cellaring. This wine will age well through 2028.
Michael Pozzan 2009
Napa Cuvée N°15
Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 22 months in French oak
This special Napa Cuvée is colored deep plum which leads to the dense and concentrated aromas of ripe cassis, pencil lead and Cabernet spice. On the palate this wine is chewy with powerful tannins ideal for long term cellaring. After decanting, the wine opens up with freshly crushed grape flavors, black cherry and cherry vanilla. The finish is comprised of a complex arrangement of dried cherries, pipe tobacco, cedar and juicy red raspberry flavors.
This is a great wine for braised short ribs, brisket or tri-tip. In a fine dining setting this wine is a must with heavily seasoned herb crusted spit roasted organic chicken, served with wax beans or fresh peas along pan seared fingerling potatoes dusted in sea salt.
These fine Cabernet grapes come predominately from Wooden Valley (87%) on the mountainous east side and have been blended with very concentrated warm climate of Calistoga (13%) in the North; both are prestigious appellations within the Napa Valley. It was aged in French oak exclusively for 22 month and racked five times in the tradition of a fine Bordeaux. While approachable now with decanting, the tannins will allow this wine to age well for 12–14 years through 2025.
Michael Pozzan 2008
Napa Cuvée N°14
Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 15 months in French oak
This wine is a classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon which was made in the new style of ripe fruit extraction, with the goal of delivering a supple and balanced Cuvée. The wine is medium brick red colored with intense dark, ripe plum aromas, pipe tobacco and cherry vanilla. The entry is rich with raspberry and toffee notes and leads to a mid-palate of over ripe and supple black cherry flavors laced with silky tannins. This core of briary fruit notes also display intense cassis which folds nicely into a leathery textured matrix reminiscent of a fine Bordeaux.
This wine pairs well with grilled meats, especially Steak au Poivre served with haricot verts and roasted red potatoes with garlic. It is also a fine choice with duck, squab and organic spit roasted young chickens or wild game hens. Enjoy now through 2015. 2,595 cases produced.
Michael Pozzan 2007
Napa Cuvée N°13
Cabernet Sauvignon
70% Howell Mountain
30% Yountville
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aged 15 months in French & American oak
Stunning and seductive with wonderful richness and depth. Features layers of currant, black cherry, and plum that is well polished with a smooth and ripe finish. The fruit-driven nose opens up to a medium-plus body of cassis, bittersweet cocoa, and sweet oak. With dusty tannins and a smooth, rich texture, this delicious wine will stand up to a variety of foods; try with grilled pork chops accompanied by a cherry balsamic sauce. 1,800 cases produced.
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
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 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 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 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
the Creamy notes feature Tahitian 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 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 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 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
Fruit;the Creamy notes feature Tahitian 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 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 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 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
