Rosé of Sangiovese = 86 Points

While I enjoy rosé year round, there is no denying how refreshing and fun they can be in warmer weather. Generally, I prefer Provencal-style pinks, but it is fun to try a wide-range of styles from a variety of grapes. For light lunches and picnics, for example, I often opt for an off-dry Rosé d’Anjou from the Loire Valley. I generally stay away from ‘blush’ wines, not out of snobbishness or even a dislike of the sweetness, but because I find them out of balance. I go to enough receptions, however, that I can still try some of the more popular brands of ‘blush’ wines without having to pay for the privilege.

PoiZ Wine Estate is a new label, which has just released its inaugural vintage (all from Monterey County), includes this 2009 Rosé of Sangiovese. The winemaker is Robert Brower, from the family which operates Chateau Julien. Despite the low alcohol, I was hoping for an off-dry pink, along the lines of the above-mentioned Rosé d’Anjou. The website, however, clearly calls this a blush wine, despite the name on the label. Here’s a glimpse at my tasting notes:
Light reddish pink color. There is a strawberry candy nose, which translates fully into the sweet strawberries upfront. While it is more colorful than most blushes, this definitely falls into the ‘blush,’ not ‘off-dry’, style. Fortunately, the wine’s sweetness is balanced by decent acidity, and while the strawberry carries over into the finish, there are also interesting watermelon notes on that finish. The finish has a good ‘hang time,’ certainly longer than most blushes. In short, this is a ‘serious’ blush wine, superior to the vast majority of the category.
Score: 86

Pairings:
With 10.5% alcohol, this makes a decent picnic/lunch time wine if you want something on the sweeter side. Also, fruity off-dry-to-sweet pink wines, when they have decent acidity (as this does), often pair just as well (if not better) with Asian cuisine as the off-dry-to-sweet whites that are often suggested. Because of the sweetness and powerful fruit in this wine, you might want to at least pair this with cheese, rather than having it by itself.

The facts:
2009 (Inaugural Vintage)
Region: USA, California, Monterey County
Grape: Sangiovese
Producer Website: http://poizwineestate.com/
$20.00, 10.5% abv

PoiZ 2007 Merlot = 89 POINTS

Merlot producers have been complaining about the “Sideways Effect” since 2004, when Hollywood single handedly accounted for the slide in Merlot sales, while encouraging the soar of Pinot Noir sales. It’s understandable that producers would complain, but let all of us who have been drinking American wines seriously for more than a decade be honest – before Sideways, most of us were making fun, or at least shaking our heads in wonder, at the many watery, boring Merlots that were being snapped up in the 1990s and into the new decade. Those of us who enjoyed the excellent California Merlots which led to the explosion of the inferior products understood where the movie character was coming from, even if he parodied our opinions.
Alas, there are still lots of inferior Merlots on the market at all price points, but there are also some good ones. PoiZ is a new label from the Brower family, who also produce Château Julien. This 2007 Merlot is one of their three inaugural releases. Here’s the scoop:

The wine has a very elegant package: a good label, interesting bottle, and heavy red wax over the faux cork; rather incongruous. The nose on opening is cranberry over plum. Although there is a little heat upfront and some noticeable tannins throughout, what is mostly obvious right away is the blue fruit – plum with hints of black raspberry, with the raspberry growing stronger on the finish. The finish has moderate length. 60 minutes after opening, the plum has taken over the nose, but the raspberry has matched the plum upfront and dominates the finish. The alcohol had also subsided and the tannins sweetened a bit. Overall, this is a very nice, fruit-driven, and balanced wine.
Score: 89

Pairings: While not a fruit bomb, the powerful fruit in this wine would overwhelm any stand-alone meats. If you like grilled steak rare with plenty of the steak sauce of your choice, this would be a wine for you. I would also pair this with game birds or venison. I can also see this being a very pleasant wine on its own.

2007 PoiZ Merlot
Region: Monterey County, Central Coast, California
Grape: 100% Merlot
Producer Website: http://poizwineestate.com
$25.00 retail, 14% abv

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Carmel Magazine

Big thanks to Steve and Kelly (Owners) for writing this wonderful story! They are great people who produce an amazing/professional magazine. It was a privilege to be a part of Carmel Magazine! Pick up an issue, just release this May. Article can also be viewed on www.carmelmagazine.com

Changing the Wine World

Changing the wine world

PoiZ wines are at the forefront of where the wine industry is headed. The Balance, The Style and The Quality of wine that PoiZ Wine Estate is producing are truly extraordinary. The amusing unique package is just a small taste of what you will find in the bottle. All of PoiZ “Limited Production” wines are handcrafted from vineyard to bottle, within the confines of beautiful Monterey County. A new generation of winemakers contributes to the youth of the wine world as it continues to move forward and thrive, with wine consumers of a younger age become more educated.

California's hottest new wine brand

The PoiZ brand has a very positive energy associated with it; to give the feeling of excitement when opening a bottle, but still creating the enjoyable relaxing atmosphere when drinking these stylish, trendy, and flavorful wines. The idea is to generate a greater interest in wine to the wine consumer; with creative fun packaging, it has the ability to capture your eye. “Our goal was to craft a package that people aren’t used to, but with wines that I feel are breath taking”, said proprietor Bobby Brower. PoiZ wines when bought and tasted are meant to be an experience. The idea, which has now become “PoiZ”, seemed to be to extreme and out of the ordinary a couple years back, but now people like to try new, fun and unique wines.

Sexy, Fashionable, Sophisticated, Composed

What does PoiZ mean, one might ask? PoiZ represents balance which everyone needs in their life. The name “PoiZ” was derived from the many motivational speeches delivered over the years from coaches, teammates, companies and inspirational speakers. “Poise” is a term used to express confidence, composure and balance. A fine wine should be poised.


Is wine fashionable?

Live a fashionable lifestyle? Well, that’s what PoiZ wines are contributing to! We have become a part of your lifestyle, with a brand and wine that is sexy, fun and appealing. Why drink a bottle of wine with a boring label, PoiZ packaging is energetic, a wine that you want you want to display and bring to a special occasion. Fashion and wine are two luxury items that make the perfect pairing and a perfect night.


Now, balance your life with a PoiZ wine by visiting us at www.poizwineestate.com

California Distribution

Frank-Lin based out of San Jose California is the official distributor for PoiZ wines throughout California! Great people and definitely a great company!

Sponsorship Opportunity!

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2009 “Limited Production” Rosé of Sangiovese

Rosé of Sangiovese - Bottling

Rosé of Sangiovese is available now for purchase on http://poizwineestate.com

Full Steam Ahead!

June 5th Venue is ALL SET!

The Grand Hyatt - Union Square located in San Francisco will be featuring our "A Night Of Wine & Fashion" event on June 5th. Make sure to book your tickets today at www.poizwineestate.com

Wine & Fashion

PoiZ Wine Estate and WoogieWoo are headed to SF for another "Night Of Wine & Fashion". For tickets visit www.poizwineestate.com or email Bobby at bbrower@poizwineestate.com

California’s Hottest New Wine Brand

PoiZ wines are at the forefront of where the wine industry is headed. The Balance, The Style and The Quality of wine that PoiZ Wine Estate is producing are truly extraordinary. The amusing unique package is just a small taste of what you will find in the bottle. All of PoiZ “Limited Production” wines are handcrafted from vineyard to bottle, within the confines of beautiful Monterey County. A new generation of winemakers is here.

The PoiZ brand has a very positive energy associated with it; to give the feeling of excitement when opening a bottle, but still creating the enjoyable relaxing atmosphere when drinking these stylish, trendy, and flavorful wines. The idea is to generate a greater interest in wine to the wine consumer; with creative fun packaging, it has the ability to capture your eye. “Our goal was to craft a package that people aren’t used to, but with wines that I feel are breath taking”, said proprietor Bobby Brower. PoiZ wines when bought and tasted are meant to be an experience. The idea, which has now become “PoiZ”, seemed to be to extreme and out of the ordinary a couple years back, but now people like to try new, fun and unique wines.

What does PoiZ mean, one might ask? PoiZ represents balance which everyone needs in their life. The name “PoiZ” was derived from the many motivational speeches delivered over the years from coaches, teammates, companies and inspirational speakers. “Poise” is a term used to express confidence, composure and balance. A fine wine should be poised. Now, balance your life with a PoiZ wine by visiting us at www.poizwineestate.com

PoiZ Event Pictures

PoiZ Offical Release

We sold out! 300+ people attended the PoiZ Wine Estate event and WoogieWoo fashion show this past Saturday March 6th. With designers from LA to San Francisco, we had 3 amazing fashion shows throughout the evening. Baja Cantina and Allegros Pizza did an AMAZING job on catering the event. Signature Day Spa in Carmel provided the event with goodies and gift cards that guest enjoyed getting raffled off throughout the evening. The lights and sound were perfect and the evening went very smooth. Thank you to all guests who attended! We will have pictures from the event posted on poizwineestate.com and www.facebook.com/poizwineestate by the end of this week! Our next event is planned for June 5, 2010 in beautiful San Francisco! So mark you calendars because you don’t want to miss this event! All designers that were at the event in Carmel will be posted to WoogieWoo.com by this Friday! Thank you to all who attended!

Wine Terms = Wine knowledge

glossary of terms
acidity – acidity in a wine will make your mouth water. The more acidity in the wine, the more your mouth will salivate – think lemons, grapefruits, and sour cherries. When in balance with other elements of a wine, acid is a good thing!

aging – As the saying goes, the older the wiser. This is the same concept for a well aged wine. Some wines taste better over time and others taste better young – right after bottling in some cases. Like with people the appearance of wine can change once it has aged; from rich violet to a dark velvety red, pale yellow to a bright gold. The tannins, similar to gray hairs, in an aged wine can add more depth and character over the years. Tannin and Acid levels are often determining factors in deciding whether a wine is worthy of putting away and opening years down the road.

aroma – Simply put, the aroma of a wine is whatever you smell. Common aromas found in wine include fruity, earthy, floral, and woody smells.

body – In describing the body of a wine, your palate plays the part of your eyes and is used to describe the weight, and texture of the wine. The terms light, medium, or full bodied is used to described the overall feeling in your mouth.

balance – A great wine is all about balance. All the traits and characteristics of the wine come together to become one. With great wines, each component of the wine is just right, ultimately complimenting one another.

corked – Is when those genuine cork capsules traditionally used in the bottling process sometimes are tainted with the chemical compound “TCA”. The result is a wine that smells something like a moldy, wet towel sitting for three days in a locker room.

complex – Swirl that wine around, stick your nose in the glass, and take a sip – what do you get? If there’s a WHOLE LOT going on, then that wine is complex. Complex wines usually have several different aromas and tastes that can be identified: several different types of fruit, and many non-fruit flavors like earth, leather, and often these characteristics will change throughout the time the wine is enjoyed.

- Courtesy of a PoiZ Wine Supporter - Love 'N Wine's Blog

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PoiZ "limited Production" 2007 Merlot $25.00

Unified Wine & Grape Symposium

The event is the largest event of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and is expected to draw nearly 12,000 wine and grape industry professionals from around the world. "There is nothing that collectively showcases wine industry suppliers and invaluable business information in one place like the Unified Symposium does," said Lyndie Boulton, executive director for American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV), which is a co-organizer with the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG).

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