When we gather at the table during the holidays, we nourish our bonds and share delight with our family and friends.
Michael and Zelene Fowler, owners of Mizel Estate Wines, believe that “wine is a beautiful journey filled with joy, warmth and connection.” In 2014, they established the vineyard and begin making world-class wine, releasing their first vintage in 2016.
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 people with unique abilities who experience special needs.
Wine Magic
Mizel Estate Wines is located 25 miles north of Los Angeles, nestled in the heart of Hidden Valley in Thousand Oaks. Set in a fertile valley, Mizel’s vineyard is protected by mountains and cooled by ocean breezes, which provides ideal conditions for growing exceptional grapes.
Mizel Estate’s vineyard is carefully managed and hand-harvested, with only the finest grapes being used for the wines. Upon harvest, Mizel’s winemaking team, headed by 6th generation French Winemaker, Guillaume Fabre, begins making the wine and aging it in the finest French oak.
In winter, Fabre and the Fowlers meet to blend a new vintage. Together, they work to bring out the special nuances of each vintage, applying their knowledge to create the finest expression of each year’s wine.
Joyful Companions
Enhance the flavors of your holiday menus by pairing your repast with Mizel Estate’s complex, velvety red wines.
Mizel Estate 2019 First Impression Bordeaux Blend
Well-structured with round flavor and superb length, Mizel’s 2019 Bordeaux Blend presents intense aromas of vanilla and spice. First Impression is composed of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Cabernet Franc and 20% Petit Verdot.
Mizel’s Bordeaux Blend perfectly showcases a holiday roast beef centerpiece. Other standouts include rib steaks cooked in a rich wine-reduction gravy or grilled steaks served with a mushroom or truffle-based sauce.
For charcuterie selections, pair with paté, terrines, goat cheese and camembert. As a finale, present with desserts based on dark chocolate.
Mizel Estate 2021 Smooth Touch Syrah
Mizel’s 2021 Smooth Touch Syrah proves smooth to the palate with beautiful, well-rounded tannins from 100% Syrah grapes. This wine has a juicy freshness of ripe red and black fruits, offset by hints of wood and game.
Mizel’s Syrah enhances roast lamb flavored with savory Herbes de Provence, garlic and fennel. An herb-crusted pork tenderloin is also a beautiful match. Fresh herbs tease out the earthier flavors of Syrah.
When pairing with seafood, Syrah perfectly complements grilled, crusted tuna or salmon.
Cheese selections include blues cheeses, such as Stilton, or a hard cheese like smoked Gouda.
Mizel Estate 2020 Easy to Please Grenache
Mizel’s 2020 Easy to Please Grenache blend is 39% grenache grapes, which are soft on the palate, while the 56% Mourvèdre provides a light spice and 5% Syrah delivers a splash of crushed strawberry.
For a holiday meal of roast turkey, Mizel’s fruity, spicy Grenache with note of strawberry and a bright finish are a superb match.
Grenache also dazzles when paired with rustic Spanish cuisine, such as seafood paella or an appetizer of prawns sauteed with parsley, garlic and pimentón.
A cheese course with dried fruits, blue cheese and baked figs is superb.
Raise a Glass With Mizel
Mizel invites wine lovers to join their family by becoming a Mizel Wine Club member. Members enjoy special privileges to indulge in Mizel’s fine wines and visit their gorgeous private estate.
Mizel Estate Wines
1050 W. Potrero Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
MizelEstate.com
info@mizelestate.com
805.795.2506