Celebrate The Official Release Of PoiZ Wines

On March 6, 2010 PoiZ Wine Estate will be having our Official release. We will be featuring a fashion show at the beautiful Chateau Julien Wine Estate in Carmel, CA (PoiZ Sister Wine Estate).

Tickets are $30 for entry.

You can email info@poizwineestate.com or Tickets@WoogieWoo.com to purchase your tickets to the event or for group sales.

Wine, fashion and a good time

The Three E’s Of Being Sustainable

Environmentally Sound – Grape growing and winemaking techniques are sensitive to the environment.

Economically Feasible – Your plan of action is economically feasible to implement and maintain.

Socially Equitable – Your response to the needs and interests of society.


You can base all your goals of being sustainable off of these three principles!

Fun facts about Monterey County’s wine region

The Monterey County AVA (American Viticultural Area) boasts over 45,000 acres of vineyards, making it one of the largest vinifera grape-growing regions in California. Monterey County's wine region is bound by the Monterey Bay, California's coastal mountain range, and extends into the Carmel and Salinas Valleys. The County's long growing season and varied climate result in seven different unique AVAs that span throughout the 80 mile-long valley. Grapes grown in Monterey County are characterized by their intense varietal flavor and balance of sugar to acid.

Order your futures now!

From all of us at PoiZ Wine Estate we would like to apologize that our website is down. It needed a nice renovation. Your can place your future orders with us by emailing your order to – bbrower@poizwineestate.com There is a very limited product of our 2007 Merlot and once our designated retailers pick it up there won’t be much left. We want to ensure all our supporters from the beginning get first choice on our 2007 Limited Production Merlot. Happy Holidays!

Freezing temperatures sweep California!

Stages of Dormancy in Grapes

Main physiological stages exist related to dormancy and cold hardiness in grapes.

1. The first stage in the dormancy process is acclimation, which is the ability to adjust to climate change. Dormancy begins after the grapevine has ripened its final crop and no more shoot growth will occur. This will take place during the fall months; October and November.

2. The second stage, mid-winter hardiness, is the ability to survive particular climatic adversities, especially freezing temperatures during dormancy. This occurs December through February. There is a limit as to how cold hardy a particular cultivar can be based on its genetic background. When grapevines are exposed to temperatures 20 °F or below max hardness occurs.

The answer you all are waiting for is NO…. the grapevines were not affected by the freezing temperatures we saw in California last night. The cold temps actually helped the grapevine progress further into its dormancy period, where the vines will be through the winter months.

$20-Plus Wines Gain Share in October

Information provided by Wine & Spirits Daily:


“In perusing some data today from IRI we were surprised to discover that wines in the $20+ range were the fastest growing table wine category in the 4 weeks to November 1 (or the month of October) by a long shot. Their growth in October was several percentage points higher than in September, and also seemed to steal some share from lower end wines”.

“The lower priced wines, $8 and under, lost some momentum in October as compared to September, according to four-week food, drug and c-store scan data from IRI. Wines in the $11-$15 declined in October as well”.

“Meanwhile, wines priced $8-$11 gained share in October when compared to September. The top two price segments measured by IRI in this data ($15-$20 and $20+) both made gains, with the $20+ segment doing especially well. In dollar sales, $20+ grew 9.8% in September and 14.8% in October. In terms of volume, $20+ grew 14.2% in September and 19% in October. This is good news for super-premium wines, although it may mean that consumers who typically spent $50 on a bottle of wine are trading down to $20 or $30”.


PoiZ Wine Estate is excited to see our consumers move toward quality product at a moderate price of $20. With so many wines to choose from we thank you for sticking by PoiZ wines during rough times.

We are happy to answer any questions. Email Bobby at bbrower@poizwineestate.com

Learn More About PoiZ

You can help support PoiZ wines by becoming a “Fan” of us on FaceBook www.facebook.com/poizwineestate or following us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PoizWineEstate if you have any questions on PoiZ wines please email at bbrower@poizwineestate.com

A PoiZ Package

New Style.... New Look! Look for this package in stores near you starting in early 2010.

PoiZ Employees Take Tour

In order to ensure proper quality control of our product PoiZ Wine Estate employees went to visit the screening facility where the PoiZ package is being screened. PoiZ wines are all inspected to make certain our customers are only receiving the highest quality product.

PoiZ Wine Estate is now on Facebook! Please go check us out and become a fan! First 50 fans will have access to the first vintage of 2007 PR Merlot!

The Final Package!

After weeks of testing.... We have finally came to the conclusion that a beautiful "Hot Pink" wax from Season's Creations was going to be the seal for the top of the PoiZ Merlot bottles. We will be bottling in early December and plan to have PoiZ wines in the market place by late Feb. If you are interested in learning more about PoiZ please contact Bobby at bbrower@poizwineestate.com

Be on the look out!

Bobby Brower is starting his own brand…. PoiZ! PoiZ represents, balance, style, quality and sophistication which every wine should have! This new fashionable brand will be carrying a full line up of wines consisting of Merlot, Chardonnay, Rose and Cabernet. Start looking out for these amazing wines in January of 2010! Stay tuned for who will be carrying these wines by you!

Crush is almost finished!

Sorry for my long absence. Since school started it has been quite hectic around here! Crush has been going strong for a couple months now and as you may not know we crush around 23 different varieties! This helps us students see how many varieties are actually out there! Don’t worry there are thousands more then just the 23 we crush. This picture I am posting is of our sorting table. All the grapes we get in are hand sorted, that is why Fresno State’s wine quality is so great!

The 2009 Harvest Has Started!

The first couple tons of grapes have arrived!! We are starting the harvest of our Nouveau series. These wines are not crushed they go through what is called a Carbonic Maceration, this when the whole cluster is fermenting as whole. The Nouveau’s are meant to be drunk early and young. The purpose of this is to kick off the 2009 harvest year. There will be three wines in this series and the Muscat grapes were the first to arrive followed by Syrah. Stay tuned for updates on the Nouveau series and when the event releasing these wines will be held. I’ll give you a little hint, it’s in mid November!

Time to Bottle!

As the 2006 vintage of Fresno State Merlot comes to an end, our 2007 vintage enters the bottle! The Fresno State enology students work hard to ensure product quality is perfect and ready for the market!

Saturday July 11th featured wines!

This weekend I will be pouring our 2007 Fresno State Barbera and our 2007 San Joaquin County Chardonnay!
Our SJC Chardonnay is produced from grapes grown by the Duarte family, features ties of rich apple, pear, melon, and spice. Medium oak flavors expand and develop the wines full bodied texture and finish. Served chilled, this wine is the perfect accompaniment for traditional light meat venues and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
Our 2007 FS Barbera is produced from grapes grown in the Fresno State Vineyards, our 2007 Barbera's bright ruby hues are followed by a core of cherry and berry flavors with spice accents. Like its award-winning predecessors this vintage pairs nicely with pasta, veal, and beef dishes.
Call 559.278.4867 to place and order now! If you show up on Saturday at the Farm Market from 11-3pm you can receive 10% off on bottles and 15% on case purchases. See you Then!

Out of Gas!

While delivering a 90 case order to our Fresno State Farm Market, I forgot to check how much fuel was left before I left on my journey. Halfway down Barstow….. put put put the forklift was out of gas! Here is the Hilarious picture of me stuck waiting to get re-fueled!

Fresno State Winery Attends Miss CA Pageant 2009

For the past couple years Fresno State Winery has poured wine at the Miss CA pageant reception. This event is spectacular. I definitely recommend going next year to support our Fresno County representative. At our wine table we poured White Zin, Muscat, Chardonnay and Merlot. Our 2008 Classic Chardonnay was a hit! If your are interested in the purchase of any of these wines please visit our website at fresnostatewinery.com

The Moment Fresno State Winery Fans Have Been Waiting for!

Why? One might ask…….. I will tell you. On Saturday June 20, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Gibson Farm Market will be hosting their 3rd annual summer festival! The best part about this is every Fresno State wine is available for tasting, free of charge! What a deal! The summer festival will feature free samples of student-produced farm products, wine tasting, music and an array educational activities.
Bobby’s Wine Corner will not be up and running this weekend do to the event, but this farm festival is not one to miss. Be prepared to have fun in the sun with great food and wine. Tell Jennifer you follow the blog and you will receive a FREE wine glass on Saturday!

Where do Rhone varieties come from?

The Rhône wine region in Southern France is situated in the Rhône river valley and produces numerous wines under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The region's major appellation in production volume is Côtes du Rhône AOC.
The Rhône is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct viticultural traditions, the Northern Rhône and the Southern Rhône. The northern sub-region produces red wines from the Syrah grape and white wines from Viognier grapes.

Saturday’s Wine Tasting

What a turn out for the first wine tasting of the summer! It was so great to see how interested people were in Fresno State wines. Tomorrow I will be posting pictures of Bobby’s Wine Corner on the blog, so make sure you check it out so you know what to look for when you come next Saturday! Also tomorrow I will be releasing the next two wines that we will taste this coming up Saturday. I’ll give you a hint; we will taste two Rhone varieties. EXCITING!

Red Wine Weekly Special

Now that you know which white wine is the weekly special, I'm sure you have been waiting to see my red selection! The featured red wine of the week is our Our 2006 Sangiovese! This wine is amazing! This outgoing Italian style wine is a perfect representationof Italy. Produced with modern winemaking practices, this Sangiovese contains flavors and aromas of abundant cherry and cranberry.

Your wine education starts here!

Fresno State Winery Presents
Summer Wine Tastings at:

Bobby’s Wine Corner

Located In the: Gibson Farm Market


Come Enjoy a Taste of Fresno State Wines for Free!

Join us every Saturday throughout the summer from 11am-3pm

Starting Saturday June 6th, 2009

Receive a 10% discount on the Featured wine of the week!

Each week the Varietal will change

Be prepared to learn about:

Food that pairs well with the featured wine
Flavors and Aromas of the featured wine
Fresno State Winery Events and Programs

It’s time to experience Fresno State Winery’s award winning wines!

Bobby's Pick of The Week!

Drum roll please! The pick of the week is going to our SJC Sauvignon Blanc! Produced from grapes from the Duarte Family Vineyards in San Joaquin County, our 2006 Sauvignon Blanc is light in body and crisp in style. Its abundant melon, lime, and lemon-grass aromas coupled with a slight edge of minerality and culminate in a lingering finish. Served slightly chilled, this wine pairs well with light hors d'oeuvres and light seafood dishes. In 2008 at the Florida State Fair Wine Competition, this wine won a Bronze Medal!

Fresno State Winemaster- Ken Fugelsang

Ken Fugelsang - Winemaster Biography: Professor Ken Fugelsang received his master in Zoology and Botany from California State University, Fresno in 1972 and is the current winemaster and an associate professor for the department. Ken has authored and co-authored over ninety technical papers and seven books in the area of wine stability and microbiology, including Wine Analysis and Production and Wine Microbiology. His areas of expertise are in wine stability and microbiology. In 1990 he was awarded the Claude Laval Research Award for Innovative Technology and was also honored by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology as the Salgo-Noren recipient for excellence in teaching and advising. In recent years, he was named one of Fresno State's "Top Dogs" by the California State University, Fresno Alumni Association. Ken is a member of the American Society of Enology and Viticulture, American Society for Microbiology, and the Society for Industry Microbiology. Ken can be reached at kennethf@csufresno.edu

Fresno State wines

Launch of Bobby's Wine Corner

Today CBS 47 came out to the Fresno State Farm Market at 5am to promote the summer wine tasting kickoff! Don't forget this upcoming Saturday from 11am-4pm at the Farm Market I will be tasting 2 amazing Fresno State wines. I might even throw in a discount on the featured wines! Who knows!? Expect 2 new wines every Saturday!