Michael Pozzan Napa Valley Pozzan Family Reserve Marianna 2005
Region: Napa Valley, California
Winery: Michael Pozzan Winery
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Color: Dark garnet with a slight purple to teh edges

Nose: Wow, this is great. Tons of bright red fruit hinting at mouthwatering acidity. Backed up by some black underneath combined with mint, dusty tannins and eucalyptus.

Palate: Gosh, quite good, almost a 5 (maybe with some age?). That fruit comes to the fore with good oak that isn't integrated yet, but this is still a great drinker when young as well, but it will definitely age. Silky tannins and finishes long with some blue fruit at the end.
I have to mention the waxed top, however. While stately and cool-looking, it's functionally ridiculous. It took me 25 dangerous minutes to get into the wine and it will definitely not allow any sort of oxygen over its lifetime.

Posted by drxeno on April 10th, 2008 at 11:26pm | report comment