Victor Hsu

9.1

This IS Santa Barbara County Pinot! First taste was a big burst of fruit. Not too sweet, not simple and unsophisticated, not a jammy Zin bomb, mind you. Instead, more like a zing of bright, pure, winey fruit. Remarkable and memorable. We had the 2022 vintage in a magnum bottle so perhaps that helped preserve its freshness and purity. We enjoyed this Big Mama at the Palm Restaurant in downtown LA, celebrating my daughter Rachel’s graduation from UCLA Law School. Congratulations, Rachel! — 7 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2019 | cherry, deep intense smell, roundness, perhaps a bit tiring after a few glasses — 6 months ago

"Odedi"

9.3

Almost Inky in color with a very short reddish rim. Not showing age at all.

Dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, black plums, sweet cherries, cedar, earth, vanilla, spices, espresso, chocolates, herbs, peppercorn and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with medium tannins and cherries.

This is another delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity, soft and elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours of airtime.

Complex and engaging. Rich and flavorful. Fruit forward and elegant.

This 11-year-old is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$70. — 7 months ago

AHF

9.0

Very young color for a ten year old wine. Nice. — 9 days ago

romo

9.1

Quite a value from Barossa. Slightly tired but still kicking. — 3 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2022 | nice fruitiness — 6 months ago

ESF

9.4

See previous notes: squirreled a bunch of this away from my wine selling days - holding steady, in fact, showed me some really gorgeous mint and some feral meat notes which were in addition to the usual generous fruit & spice. Miles to go — 8 months ago

Donald Williams

9.6

Clark is an absolute genius. One of our favorite Cab Francs. — a month ago

with Bonnie

Byron C Mayes

8.9

Dark purple with color to the rim. Big nose of plum and elderberry compote in an oak bowl. Echoed on the full-bodied palate supported by juicy medium acidity and non-threatening medium minus tannins. Surprisingly smooth despite the 15.2% alcohol. Probably the best thing Prisoner Wine Company makes. A burly California style Merlot with enough finesse for fine meals but still sippable (over time… again 15.2% 😏) enough for casual wine and cheese evenings. Drink now through 2028, but don't expect much development. — 4 months ago

Mike Castle

9.0

Eden Valley — 7 months ago