Napa Valley, California, USA
Easy drinking - but meh. I don't see any potential here either
Easy drinking - but meh. I don't see any potential here either
2 people found it helpfulJan 9th, 2016
I bought what was left of this from a retailer north of Austin for $24.97. Beringer sells it for $65, with Total Wine at $60, and Spec's is in the low $50s. I knew exactly what I was getting. The wine is like a casino. An overly dramatic facade with the wine equivalents of slot dings and clanks and loungey jazz. It is really hard not to like, but I'm sure its pleasure will burn a quick wick. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite Sirah, and Malbec. The majority of the fruit comes from Howell Mountain, and the depth shows, despite the generous oak treatment. Blackberry jam, cedar, chocolate truffle and ganache, brand new leather, with secondary mint leaf and espresso. This is a much better wine than The Prisoner, which seems like an appropriate price point for something like this.
I bought what was left of this from a retailer north of Austin for $24.97. Beringer sells it for $65, with Total Wine at $60, and Spec's is in the low $50s. I knew exactly what I was getting. The wine is like a casino. An overly dramatic facade with the wine equivalents of slot dings and clanks and loungey jazz. It is really hard not to like, but I'm sure its pleasure will burn a quick wick. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite Sirah, and Malbec. The majority of the fruit comes from Howell Mountain, and the depth shows, despite the generous oak treatment. Blackberry jam, cedar, chocolate truffle and ganache, brand new leather, with secondary mint leaf and espresso. This is a much better wine than The Prisoner, which seems like an appropriate price point for something like this.
1 person found it helpfulAug 25th, 2017
This cab heavy blend has cab grapes coming from Howell Mountain. Not much to write home about on the first day, but coming alive nicely here in day 2. In the glass, mid purple color and surprisingly, fairly fast moving legs. The nose smells of baking spices and leather. On the tongue, Bing cherries, and black pepper spice.
Enjoy the circus, everyone. 🇺🇸
This cab heavy blend has cab grapes coming from Howell Mountain. Not much to write home about on the first day, but coming alive nicely here in day 2. In the glass, mid purple color and surprisingly, fairly fast moving legs. The nose smells of baking spices and leather. On the tongue, Bing cherries, and black pepper spice.
Enjoy the circus, everyone. 🇺🇸
Dark in color and displays dark fruits on both the nose and the palate. Slightly grippy tannins but overall smooth and will go great with a cut of beef.
Dark in color and displays dark fruits on both the nose and the palate. Slightly grippy tannins but overall smooth and will go great with a cut of beef.
Sep 6th, 2015
Ugh. A crime against nature. I'm trying to find something nice to say. I don't even like the label.
Ugh. A crime against nature. I'm trying to find something nice to say. I don't even like the label.
May 11th, 2015
Drank 2012 in 2020 under quarantine- it was fabulous!
Drank 2012 in 2020 under quarantine- it was fabulous!
May 25th, 2020
Still young, black fruit, silky tannin. All in all good wine but I’m not crazy for it.
Still young, black fruit, silky tannin. All in all good wine but I’m not crazy for it.
Sep 30th, 2018
Basic. Not complex. Substandard. Reason not to trust Big hulking wineries
Basic. Not complex. Substandard. Reason not to trust Big hulking wineries
Sep 9th, 2018
