The Prisoner Wine Company

Blindfold California Chardonnay Blend

8.832 ratings
8.73 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
Olin Cramer

Round, creamy structure after the most bright citrus, floral bouquet on the nose. White violet, lemon followed by earthy, toasted walnut. If you're reading this, you understand that this wine jumps across all spectrums. The toasted walnut finish is wild.

Round, creamy structure after the most bright citrus, floral bouquet on the nose. White violet, lemon followed by earthy, toasted walnut. If you're reading this, you understand that this wine jumps across all spectrums. The toasted walnut finish is wild.

2 people found it helpfulNov 13th, 2016
Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

8.9

Rich and creamy with floral and peach notes. Like a Chardonnay in texture with Viognier like favors.

Rich and creamy with floral and peach notes. Like a Chardonnay in texture with Viognier like favors.

2 people found it helpfulOct 19th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

Founder and Winemaker Dave Phinney’s deep respect for the vineyards is rooted in an early attempt to make a sophisticated wine from a difficult site. Golden yellow aromas of tropical and citrus fruit and melons.This wine was aged, 25% in new oak, 60% neutral & 15% stainless for 10 months. The palate shows fresh fruit flavors of melons, citrus, and pears, hints of cinnamon spice and toasty oak. Lingering finish, lively acidity, good balance ending with mineral tones, and was well balanced.

Founder and Winemaker Dave Phinney’s deep respect for the vineyards is rooted in an early attempt to make a sophisticated wine from a difficult site. Golden yellow aromas of tropical and citrus fruit and melons.This wine was aged, 25% in new oak, 60% neutral & 15% stainless for 10 months. The palate shows fresh fruit flavors of melons, citrus, and pears, hints of cinnamon spice and toasty oak. Lingering finish, lively acidity, good balance ending with mineral tones, and was well balanced.

1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2017
Neil Valenzuela

Nice golden straw color, aromas of violets, lemon tart, apricot and walnut. Flavors of lemon, apricot, nutty with a creamy finish.

Nice golden straw color, aromas of violets, lemon tart, apricot and walnut. Flavors of lemon, apricot, nutty with a creamy finish.

Jan 16th, 2018
Frank Lin

Delicious and beautiful aromas.

Delicious and beautiful aromas.

Aug 4th, 2017
Nate Nearman

Light and reasonably crisp. Decent wine to sip on while you're slow cooking some meat on a hot day

Light and reasonably crisp. Decent wine to sip on while you're slow cooking some meat on a hot day

Jul 3rd, 2017
Dan White

Very rich, but very complex. Hickory, Granny Smith Apple and mild oak. Good wine and not overstated.

Very rich, but very complex. Hickory, Granny Smith Apple and mild oak. Good wine and not overstated.

Apr 9th, 2017
Diane Prier

Good blend with complexity. Went well with lump crab salad.

Good blend with complexity. Went well with lump crab salad.

Feb 25th, 2017
William Mulligan

This is nice.

This is nice.

Feb 13th, 2017
Logan Edwards

Acidic touch, smooth finish. Subtle butter undertones.

Acidic touch, smooth finish. Subtle butter undertones.

Oct 14th, 2016