You are traveling down an oak-lined road on a sunlit afternoon, passing bucolic farms and ranches, on a quest for fine wines. You enter a breathtaking private estate, with a stunning vineyard surrounded by majestic mountains, lush gardens and open vistas.
You have discovered Mizel Estate Wines, nestled in the heart of Hidden Valley in Thousand Oaks, where you’ll receive a warm welcome, exceptional local wines and unexpected delights.
Perfect Provenance
The name “Mizel” blends the names of the owners, Michael and Zelene Fowler. The Fowlers launched Mizel Estate Wines with the goal of creating world-class wines. They were also inspired to use the bounty of the estate to help others achieve their dreams.
In 2014, they assembled a spirited team to establish the vineyard and help bring their vision for the wines to fruition. They partnered with Guillaume Fabre, a renowned, sixth-generation French winemaker and vigneron, who helped them select and establish the French varietals that would thrive on the estate and began making 100% estate-grown wines. The first vintage debuted in 2016.
Mizel Estate Wines are grown on a 38-acre estate in the Malibu Coast AVA (American Viticultural Area). The geography of Mizel Estate, located on a fertile valley floor protected by mountains, provides ideal growing conditions for exceptional fruit. The grapes bask in the valley’s warmth, yet are cooled by ocean breezes, which allows them to retain their acidity.
Exacting Artistry
Mizel Estate Wines is a boutique, limited-production winemaker, focused on quality.
“As Mizel Estate Wines are 100% estate grown, the Mizel team has control over the entire winemaking process, which allows us to consistently produce superb wines,” says Michael Fowler, adding, “Only the finest, hand-harvested grapes are used to make the wines.”
The vines are nurtured throughout the growing season under the direction of Estate Manager Hector Ambriz, who leads an experienced vineyard team that builds protective canopies, prunes the vines and drops excess clusters to concentrate the flavors in the remaining grapes.
Harvest takes place in early September through early October. Fabre and Ambriz carefully monitor the grapes to determine when to harvest. Grape samples are collected and checked twice weekly, until they reach the BRIX level (dissolved sugar level) Fabre prefers.
“All of Mizel’s grape varietals mature at different rates and each one is harvested at its peak,” notes Wine Operations Director Lexi Nardoni.
As soon as the grapes are harvested, they are immediately driven to Paso Robles to be received by Mizel’s Winemaker, Guillaume Fabre.
Beautifully Blended
The winemaking commences in Paso Robles with the crush and fermentation. Afterward, Fabre ages each varietal in premier French oak for 18 months.
When the aging is complete, the Fowlers meet with Fabre to taste wine from 30 to 40 barrels and decide which ones to blend. This passionate winemaking team combines their expertise and perspectives to skillfully blend six distinct French varietals from different types of barrels to achieve the pleasing and harmonious results notable in these superb wines.
When you taste Mizel Estate Wines’ opulent red wines, you’ll find they dazzle the palate with lingering flavors of fruit and spice.
Come Raise a Glass
The Mizel Estate team believes that wine is a beautiful journey filled with joy, self-discovery and connection. It’s a journey they love sharing with their Wine Club members and guests.
On the fourth Saturday of the month, guests are invited to Mizel’s private estate for an elegant afternoon wine tasting in their breathtaking vineyard. Guests mix and mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts on their stunning outdoor terrace while enjoying a flight of Mizel’s luxury wines.
Mizel Wine Club members receive first access and special pricing for Mizel’s fine wines, invitations to exclusive member-only events, exceptional privileges to enjoy gorgeous Mizel Estate for annual visits and private intimate events, plus the ability to host friends at the estate.
Guests are also welcomed throughout the year for a series of delightful experiences, such as wine and art workshops among the vines and yoga in the vineyard surrounded by fresh air filled with the scent of roses.
Indulge In Mizel
Mizel Estate Wines are available for purchase online or by becoming a Mizel Estate Wine Club member.
Ready to try one of Mizel’s lush, complex reds? Gather with friends on Stonehaus’ lovely patio at the Westlake Village Inn and savor superb fromage and charcuterie complemented by Mizel Estate Wines’ elegant First Impression Bordeaux Blend.
Or head over to Pearl District in Westlake Village, where you can pair exquisite, innovative cuisine with Mizel wine. Peyman Afshar, owner of Pearl District, favors Mizel’s Easy to Please Grenache.
“It’s made locally and rivals Paso Robles Grenache. It’s an elegant and approachable wine that’s easy to drink,” Afshar notes.
Caring Mission
At its core, Mizel Estate Wines is purpose-driven, donating a portion of wine proceeds to the Mizel Family Foundation, which provides educational and career opportunities for individuals with unique abilities who experience special needs.
The focus of the Mizel Family Foundation is to provide uniquely-abled Mizel Professionals with real-world work experience, as well as the pride of receiving wages for the work performed. Mizel Professionals have gained experience learning to harvest grapes, working with customers and local businesses at Mizel’s Pumpkin Patch Harvest Event and are now expanding their skills by taking culinary classes in preparation for selling their creations at this year’s Pumpkin Patch Harvest Event.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah contribute their alluring profiles to Mizel Estate’s signature wines—First Impression Bordeaux Blend, Easy to Please Grenache and Smooth Touch Syrah.
When you join the Mizel Family, you step away from pretentious, hectic city life and enter a world apart, where you’ll find outstanding wines, genuine people and a whole lot of remarkable fun.
Mizel Estate Wines
1050 W. Potrero Road, Thousand Oaks
MizelEstate.com
info@mizelestate.com
805.795.2506