Michael Pozzan Gold Series: Exceptional Zinfandel
and Pinot Noir from
Exceptional Vineyards
Our Gold Series wines are the best of the best wines we produce, wines to sip and savor. Produced in very limited quantities from grapes hand-selected from premier vineyards in California's Napa Valley, Michael Pozzan Gold Series Wines may vary from year to year. We currently only produce Gold Series in Zinfandel and Pinot Noir. We will soon be releasing our latest vintage of Back Barn Zinfandel, a single-vineyard Oakville appellation, and the sole Gold Series varietal to be released in 2010.
Pozzan Gold Series 2011 Back Barn Zinfandel, Oakville, Napa Valley
100% Napa Valley Zinfandel, Oakville AVA
Aged in French Oak for 14 months
Medium plum color with aromas of dried raspberry and wild blackberry, french oak vanilla and black pepper spice notes. The palate is refined with expressive and concentrated old vine character, supple and concentrated from the first sip with a rich, sappy core of cinnamon and black cherry notes - then turn to ripe plum with interesting dried fruit quality, reminiscent of a fine Amarone. The finish is balanced in its concentration with ripe plum, cherry essence and pomegranate and replete with exotic spices like clove, sandalwood, cinnamon and allspice.
This special Zinfandel is grown in the Pozzans backyard in the town of Oakville in the Napa Valley (Population 400) grown from organically grown grapes. The sad reality of Napa Zinfandel is that few producers make it anymore due to the popularity (and profitability) of newer Cabernet Sauvignon plantings. Here is a small and rare offering from the road less travelled.
This fine Napa Zinfandel pairs well with slow cooked meats such dry rubbed pork loin cooked for 12 hours in a smoker over oak or short ribs roasted all day and served with parsnip mashed potatoes and pickled beets. Old vines Zins like this pack a punch with slightly higher alcohols so they often last into dessert and for some, a nice preamble to an occasional cigar session.
Drink now through 2021.
Pozzan 2009 Gold Series Back Barn Zinfandel, Oakville, Napa Valley
100% Oakville, Napa Valley
Aged in French Oak for 14 months
Medium garnet-plum color with aromas of wild blackberry and bramble spices, white pepper and licorice. The palate has a very juicy entry with a sappy core of toasted vanilla and black cherry overtones. The finish is ripe with dark fruit and refined spices like clove, star anise and anise.
This special Zinfandel is grown behind the Pozzan's home in the town of Oakville, Napa Valley, produced from organically grown grapes.
This big Zin pairs well with barbequed meats like Pork Loin or Chops as well as bone-in Rib Eye steaks. Serve with quartered red potatoes tossed in grated Romano cheese and golden beets with pine nuts. If there is a little wine left over after dinner try with a flourless chocolate cake, gateau or a square of Valhrona chocolate. Drink now through 2019.
Pozzan 2008 Gold Series Zinfandel
100% Oakville AVA
100% Zinfandel
Aged 12 months in French and American oak
This medium plum colored rich Zinfandel shows incredible concentration of wild raspberry and bramble fruit. The oak profile is balanced between French and American oak and is a nice backdrop for the black and white pepper spice that is classic Zinfandel. The wine finishes with ripe cherry and raspberry fruit and spice which ranges from Italian Panforte to clove to black pepper.
The grapes for this wine are grown in the Pozzan's backyard in Oakville in the Napa Valley, home to low yielding vines and veteran winemaking, which result in some of the best wines in the world.
This wine is best with barbequed and grilled meats with soft polenta or with hearty stews.
This Zinfandel is a rich, marvelous wine which is approachable now, but will age gracefully for 5-7 years. Total cases produced: 2,735.
2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay
100% Napa Valley (Oakville)
100% Zinfandel
Aged 13 months in
French and American oak
(25% new American)
Distinctive, but refined
with wild berry, plum and
a smokey sage like nose. A
deep, concentrated wine that
is jammy and meaty with
a smooth texture. Medium
tannins allow this wine to drink
well now, but will hold well
over the next 3–5 years. A
very versatile wine that would
be great with hamburgers,
barbequed ribs or pasta
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
