Michael Pozzan Winery

Marianna ThePozzan Family Reserve Napa Valley Red Blend

8.955 ratings
8.96 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Jeremy Cope

Earthy black and red fruit. I love the blueberry and the mint/menthol finish is a nice surprise.

Earthy black and red fruit. I love the blueberry and the mint/menthol finish is a nice surprise.

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2014
Paul Weil

A nice big thick silky red, this wine has a bit too much caramel oak and residual sugar for my taste as a cocktail wine. It might do much better as a pairing with spicy Asian beef dishes.

A nice big thick silky red, this wine has a bit too much caramel oak and residual sugar for my taste as a cocktail wine. It might do much better as a pairing with spicy Asian beef dishes.

Apr 30th, 2017
Anthony Lombardo

Definitely laying the other one down for a while.

Definitely laying the other one down for a while.

Nov 24th, 2015
William Hughes

Possan does an excellent job restraining the oak. The '09 has more acidity than the '10 and a number of years left in the cellar. Fine tannins and tasty red and black cherries, cedar, and red currants carry through to a medium-plus finish. Ready for strip steak!

Possan does an excellent job restraining the oak. The '09 has more acidity than the '10 and a number of years left in the cellar. Fine tannins and tasty red and black cherries, cedar, and red currants carry through to a medium-plus finish. Ready for strip steak!

Oct 23rd, 2015
William Hughes

This is a solid Napa Bordeaux-style blend. I like the judicious oak use. The wine has finely-grained tannins carrying dark fruits, a touch of mocha, and a dusting of wild flowers. This is a well balanced wine capable of another 5-6 years in the cellar. Look for this 2010 in some end of aisle bins.

This is a solid Napa Bordeaux-style blend. I like the judicious oak use. The wine has finely-grained tannins carrying dark fruits, a touch of mocha, and a dusting of wild flowers. This is a well balanced wine capable of another 5-6 years in the cellar. Look for this 2010 in some end of aisle bins.

Jul 25th, 2015
Gail lordi

Smooth, earthy, aromatic blend of goodness

Smooth, earthy, aromatic blend of goodness

Sep 3rd, 2019
R Bl
8.9

Complex. Vague stone fruit; leather

Complex. Vague stone fruit; leather

Jun 15th, 2019
NiiAmah

Big fruity nose, but mild, silky sipper. Nice, but expensive

Big fruity nose, but mild, silky sipper. Nice, but expensive

Apr 27th, 2019
I
8.8

Naaah, needs to breathe waay to much, bit more time in the bottle as well. Uncomfortable to appreciate

Naaah, needs to breathe waay to much, bit more time in the bottle as well. Uncomfortable to appreciate

Aug 10th, 2016
Quynh Ly

Full body but don't drink right away..let it breath for at least 40 mins to an hour then it will open up nicely. Very good wine for the price

Full body but don't drink right away..let it breath for at least 40 mins to an hour then it will open up nicely. Very good wine for the price

May 12th, 2016