We'll try two wines from the Pozzan Winery in California:

The 2017 Annabella Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with enticing aromas of dried cranberries, chocolate-covered cherries, and juicy plum. In the mouth there is a pronounced note of ripe cherries, wild blackberries, black mission figs, and espresso, layered together with balanced toasted French oak. $19.99

The 2017 Michael Pozzan Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is classically Alexander Valley from the start. Wild, brambly aromas of blackberries and raspberries mingle with typical Cabernet characteristics of black currant and saddle leather. $19.99

This will be a fun terroir comparison … same grape, same vintage, different appellation.

Michael Pozzan Winery was founded in 1991 by Michael and his wife Mary Ann. They produce wines from all over California, most notably from Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Michael's wine roots trace back to the late 1800s in Piedmont, Italy, where his great grandfather first planted vines. After traveling to America in the early-mid 1900s, Michael’s grandfather moved to Sonoma where he planted 35 acres of Zinfandel in 1948. Some of these original vines still exist today. We will be joined by Michael's son, Matthew. The youngest of the two brothers, Matthew Joseph always wanted to be part of the wine industry. He cut his teeth working for companies outside the family to gain the necessary knowledge in order to "bring something to the table" as Michael liked to put it. He worked in retail during his time at Saint Mary's College of California and upon graduation moved to the Napa Valley to work with wineries. From tasting rooms, to production, and into sales and distribution, Matthew brought a new set of skills that his family was happy to utilize. Matthew works in winemaking and production for the winery.

VWT via Zoom; we will send the link (no account necessary).

We will also have a VWT on April 24, where we will sample two wines from South Africa. We are continuing to offer 20% off all four bottles. Phone orders and curbside pickup available, 828.438.8400.