The Prisoner Wine Company

Cuttings California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.1667 ratings
8.836 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Tried over a year ago, what a difference some aging makes, was good, now great! Blend of 80% Cab Sauv & a 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Zinfandel. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark blue and black fruits adding complex spice which comes from the Sirah/Syrah/Zin blend. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry currants with vanilla, cacao, oak and leather. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and sweet oak character. Will continue to improve but delicious now!

Tried over a year ago, what a difference some aging makes, was good, now great! Blend of 80% Cab Sauv & a 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Zinfandel. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark blue and black fruits adding complex spice which comes from the Sirah/Syrah/Zin blend. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry currants with vanilla, cacao, oak and leather. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and sweet oak character. Will continue to improve but delicious now!

Sep 27th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Blend of 80% Cab Sauv & a 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Zinfandel. Deep Ruby with purple edges. Aromas of dark blue and black fruits and complex spice, comes from the Sirah/Syrah/Zin blend. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry currants with vanilla, oak, cacao and leather. Firm tannins, long finish ending with a spicy oak character. Let this age a bit.

Blend of 80% Cab Sauv & a 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Zinfandel. Deep Ruby with purple edges. Aromas of dark blue and black fruits and complex spice, comes from the Sirah/Syrah/Zin blend. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry currants with vanilla, oak, cacao and leather. Firm tannins, long finish ending with a spicy oak character. Let this age a bit.

Aug 9th, 2019
Edmond Bordelon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah and Zinfandel blend of steak accompaniment! Always a crowd pleaser. And the 2014 is a good vintage.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Syrah and Zinfandel blend of steak accompaniment! Always a crowd pleaser. And the 2014 is a good vintage.

Jun 27th, 2018
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.8

New vintage is more cab like.

New vintage is more cab like.

3 people found it helpfulJan 24th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

7.7

Nice and big. Syrah shows more than the other grapes. Might as well drink apothic though.

Nice and big. Syrah shows more than the other grapes. Might as well drink apothic though.

3 people found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2013
Matt Sterr

Dark and jammy. You know the style.

Dark and jammy. You know the style.

Aug 26th, 2015
Jennifer DiDomizio

Credit where it's due...smooth and good fruit if not super soulful.

Credit where it's due...smooth and good fruit if not super soulful.

Jun 17th, 2015
Matt Young

Finally had this one. Very good but honestly, probably not worth the price point.

Finally had this one. Very good but honestly, probably not worth the price point.

Dec 27th, 2014
Rafael Landestoy

Loved it. Big boy but with rounded tannins and big bold fruit.

Loved it. Big boy but with rounded tannins and big bold fruit.

Jun 29th, 2014
J Chechik

Tasty but closed up on 1st glass (used aerator)…so, had to pour a 2nd glass ;). Vacuseal & had the 2nd half of the btl day 2 - was terrific.

Tasty but closed up on 1st glass (used aerator)…so, had to pour a 2nd glass ;). Vacuseal & had the 2nd half of the btl day 2 - was terrific.

Jul 27th, 2023