First of the two blind Zinfandel blends paired with our turkey burgers and black bean veggie burgers. Deep garnet red. A bit herbal on the nose with dark fruits that became stronger with air. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Rich and plush attack, drinking its best between hour one and two. Notes of strawberry jam, boysenberries, blackcurrants, bramble berries, blue fruits, asian spices and a touch of cocoa. Finish lingers for quite a bit. Drink till 2019.
This Prisoner was the first vintage under their new ownership (no longer with Orin Swift). This vintage is made up of 51% Zinfandel, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Charbono, 1% Malbec and 1% Grenache. Needed twenty minutes or so to open up but beautiful fruits after that.
First of the two blind Zinfandel blends paired with our turkey burgers and black bean veggie burgers. Deep garnet red. A bit herbal on the nose with dark fruits that became stronger with air. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Rich and plush attack, drinking its best between hour one and two. Notes of strawberry jam, boysenberries, blackcurrants, bramble berries, blue fruits, asian spices and a touch of cocoa. Finish lingers for quite a bit. Drink till 2019.
This Prisoner was the first vintage under their new ownership (no longer with Orin Swift). This vintage is made up of 51% Zinfandel, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Charbono, 1% Malbec and 1% Grenache. Needed twenty minutes or so to open up but beautiful fruits after that.
3 people found it helpfulJul 17th, 2017
Great wine. A few years really seems to make this one better. Tons of fruit, mature and balanced. Drink now and enjoy this inexpensive gem.
Great wine. A few years really seems to make this one better. Tons of fruit, mature and balanced. Drink now and enjoy this inexpensive gem.
Nov 11th, 2015
2009 in mag. Wax Cover. Coak only slight coloration at end. Decanted an hour. Jammy strong dark fruit. Slight astringent Flavor, long tannins as mild on aftertaste. Like by all, served with rack of lamb/creamed fennel. Give it a very high 89
2009 in mag. Wax Cover. Coak only slight coloration at end. Decanted an hour. Jammy strong dark fruit. Slight astringent Flavor, long tannins as mild on aftertaste. Like by all, served with rack of lamb/creamed fennel. Give it a very high 89
Dec 24th, 2014
Napa Valley, California, USA
