The Prisoner Wine Company

Blindfold California Chardonnay Blend

8.940 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
California, USA
Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Sémillon
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Quinoa, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Pate
Top Notes For
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.0

Chardonnay is the base for a Rhone-ish blend. It's pretty good!

Chardonnay is the base for a Rhone-ish blend. It's pretty good!

2 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2015
Rufus King

California Chardonnay blend with harsh metallic finish.

California Chardonnay blend with harsh metallic finish.

Nov 8th, 2021
Ming L
8.9

The 2013 is a blend of 30% Char, 20% Viognier, 20% Roussanne, and the rest of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Semillion, and a few more.

Pale yellow gold. Inviting nose of pineapple, peach, honeysuckle, floral, perfume, vanilla, and very subtle note of petrol and mineral. Rich and textured on the palate with just the right amount of acidity. Lovely chrysanthemum tea like finish.

Not a fan of kitchen sink blends that are popular nowadays, but this is well made, and to me it's better made than the Prisoner.

The 2013 is a blend of 30% Char, 20% Viognier, 20% Roussanne, and the rest of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Semillion, and a few more.

Pale yellow gold. Inviting nose of pineapple, peach, honeysuckle, floral, perfume, vanilla, and very subtle note of petrol and mineral. Rich and textured on the palate with just the right amount of acidity. Lovely chrysanthemum tea like finish.

Not a fan of kitchen sink blends that are popular nowadays, but this is well made, and to me it's better made than the Prisoner.

Jun 10th, 2017
Alfred Micah

Rich and well-rounded, but not complex. Good, not great.

Rich and well-rounded, but not complex. Good, not great.

Jun 18th, 2016
Michelle Brummell

Absolutely delish fruity but not too sweet so good

Absolutely delish fruity but not too sweet so good

May 17th, 2016
Jon Simpson

A blend good for sharing with friends on a weeknight.

A blend good for sharing with friends on a weeknight.

Apr 6th, 2016
Michael Decker

Alright. Sweet, maybe a little too much. Low/no acid; low fruit. A bit buttery. A hint smoky? Nose lightly hinting at Saran Wrap, but not in a bad way.

Alright. Sweet, maybe a little too much. Low/no acid; low fruit. A bit buttery. A hint smoky? Nose lightly hinting at Saran Wrap, but not in a bad way.

Feb 19th, 2016
Lyndsey

Pretty sweet, so I was surprised I liked it

Pretty sweet, so I was surprised I liked it

Jan 1st, 2016
Vincent Milluzzi

Cougar juice, a bit too much on the chardonnay side. Overpowered the rest of the blend.

Cougar juice, a bit too much on the chardonnay side. Overpowered the rest of the blend.

Dec 25th, 2015
Lisa Knust

Nice and smooth with some citrus

Nice and smooth with some citrus

Dec 24th, 2015