Heath Higgins

9.2

Jammy and lush — 9 years ago

Lee Lightfoot

9.6

Massive. lush candle wax and toast — 10 years ago

Peter Wassam

9.7

Sublime after it opens up. Still retains its fruity front but even when slightly off is majestic (oxidation). Smells like sea weed and spring rain. Acidity strong. Lush and transcendent. — 10 years ago

Michael Webb

8.9

This is one of our favorites. Lush and smooth. Nice tannins. — 9 years ago

Dave Marshall

10

Simply magnificent. Complex, an absolute powerhouse, but without being a bully. The stages flow seamlessly together, initial bright fruit, quickly reinforced with earth, vanilla, and beautiful, lush tannins. The finish lingers forever. One of the most composed wines I've ever had. An easy 10. — 10 years ago

Peter Mallon

9.4

Concentrated, lush, dark berry, cocoa and tobacco...epic Cali Cab...2009 vintage--ready now! — 10 years ago

Jose Ramirez

9.1

Wine with lush fruit flavor balanced by structure and elegance, salute! — 11 years ago

Mike Mayer

9.0

A powerful blend of Grenache, Petite Syrah and Syrah from Orin Swift. Deep nose of dark fruit and chocolate. A full bodied wine that lingers on the palate as the lush fruit , tobacco and cocoa comes across with an exclamation point. We are drinking this in lieu of dessert. — 10 years ago

Mark Sanmarco

9.1

Straw nose, cassis and lush on the palate. — 10 years ago

Cory Fierro

9.3

Decided now would be a good time to try out out the 2013 Prisoner. While not as good as the 2011 the structure is different, showing a ton of black pepper and balsamic on the nose with a little bit of violet flowers, and a very lovely, elegant finish. Big bold red and black fruits give way to a lush, black peppery back end. The finish is shorter than expected but still nice. This is still a good wine, just not as good as previous vintages. — 11 years ago