On a gorgeous afternoon, you stroll through a stunning vineyard surrounded by mountains and vast blue sky as far as the eye can see. Afterward, relaxing at a lovely table set among the vines, you savor a flight of luscious, velvety red wines. You’ve just experienced the unexpected magic of Mizel Estate Wines, nestled in the heart of Thousand Oaks’ Hidden Valley, just 25 miles north of Los Angeles.
Estate-Grown Perfection
The name “Mizel” is a blend of the names of the owners, Michael and Zelene Fowler, who established the vineyard in 2014 with the goal of creating world-class wines.
Mizel Estate Wines are grown on their 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.
When you taste Mizel’s fine wines, you drink in the pure expression of their vineyard.
“The real secret to Mizel’s superb red wines is the ground they come from,” says Mizel’s Winemaker, Guillaume Fabre. “The soil brings the tannin structure and creates a certain elegance that is so difficult to find—and impossible to add.”
Handcrafted Elegance
Mizel Estate Wines is a boutique, limited-production winemaker, focused on quality. Sustainably grown and hand-harvested, only the choicest grapes are used for Mizel Wines.
“Mizel’s dedicated team has control over the entire winemaking process, which allows us to consistently produce excellent wines,” says Michael Fowler.
Mizel grows six French grape varieties on their estate that are well suited to their terroir: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah. Throughout the growing season, the vines are nurtured under the direction of Estate Manager Hector Ambriz and Winemaker Fabre, who bring forth the premium characteristics of each individual block of Mizel’s extraordinary fruit. As harvest approaches, the grapes are carefully monitored to ensure that each variety is harvested at its peak.
The winemaking commences in Paso Robles, with Fabre managing crush and fermentation, bringing forth each grape variety’s unique flavor profile. Afterward, each varietal is aged in superlative French oak for 18 months.
“There is a little bit of an art and science to figuring out which types of oak and how old the barrels should be for each varietal. Guillaume is the expert, and he knows best,” says Fowler.
When the aging is complete, the Fowlers meet with Fabre to taste wine from over 30 different barrels to decide which ones to blend. This passionate winemaking team combines their expertise and perspectives to skillfully blend Mizel Estate’s signature wines: First Impression Bordeaux Blend, Easy to Please Grenache and Smooth Touch Syrah. Each vintage is meticulously blended based on the characteristics of the fruit from the year’s harvest.
The results of the Mizel team’s efforts shine through in their opulent red wines. Mizel’s nuanced, elegant red wines dazzle the palate with lingering flavors of fruit and spice.
Sip and Savor
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, guests are invited to Mizel’s private estate for an afternoon wine tasting in their breathtaking vineyard. Wine enthusiasts mix and mingle on their stunning outdoor terrace while enjoying a flight of Mizel’s exquisite wines.
Delight in Mizel’s luxury wines accompanied by sumptuous fare at select local culinary destinations. Explore Pearl District’s exquisite, innovative cuisine matched with Mizel Estate Wines’ delectable Easy to Please Grenache. Enter inviting WeVino, where wine enthusiasts can embark on a tasting journey of Mizel Estate Wines while savoring curated pairings. Relax in a cushy booth at Holdren’s and tuck into a succulent ribeye complemented by Mizel’s First Impression Bordeaux Blend.
Join the Mizel Family
Mizel Wine Club members receive invitations to exclusive members-only events and enjoy exceptional privileges on Mizel’s breathtaking estate, including complimentary wine tastings and private annual visits with friends.
Mizel Family Foundation
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.
Mizel invites you to join in their sense of wonder while supporting their vision to help others achieve their dreams.
Mizel Estate Wines
1050 W. Potrero Rd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91361