A little ripe and rich for my taste, but definitely worth drinking. I appreciate the effort. Rebuy.
A little ripe and rich for my taste, but definitely worth drinking. I appreciate the effort. Rebuy.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2014
This vineyard in Contra Costa County, planted in the 1890s, with a beach sand soil is a rare survivor of urbanisation. Field blend of roughly 40% Carignane, 38% Mourvèdre, with the remainder Zinfandel, Palomino, Alicante and Misson.
Dark ruby with medium depth. Fresh nose with black cherries, blackberries, spices and dark chocolate. Nose seems more complex than the taste. Straightforward, juicy fruit, spicy and fragrant, with a dark bitter chocolate finish. High acidity makes this very easy to drink. Lacks a bit of complexity and charm though. Abv 14,2 %, 2012 vintage. 30 euro.
This vineyard in Contra Costa County, planted in the 1890s, with a beach sand soil is a rare survivor of urbanisation. Field blend of roughly 40% Carignane, 38% Mourvèdre, with the remainder Zinfandel, Palomino, Alicante and Misson.
Dark ruby with medium depth. Fresh nose with black cherries, blackberries, spices and dark chocolate. Nose seems more complex than the taste. Straightforward, juicy fruit, spicy and fragrant, with a dark bitter chocolate finish. High acidity makes this very easy to drink. Lacks a bit of complexity and charm though. Abv 14,2 %, 2012 vintage. 30 euro.
Oct 5th, 2016
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.1
From the same winemaker as Shebang. Really powerful and dense with flavor without being overly oaked or extracted. Rose petal, baked fruit, and gravel notes. Scored really well and has a ton of press. I would recommend it to collectors looking for something to cellar as well as to Prisoner fans looking for a pleasurable and intense blend.
From the same winemaker as Shebang. Really powerful and dense with flavor without being overly oaked or extracted. Rose petal, baked fruit, and gravel notes. Scored really well and has a ton of press. I would recommend it to collectors looking for something to cellar as well as to Prisoner fans looking for a pleasurable and intense blend.
Jul 23rd, 2014
Contra Costa County, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
