The Prisoner Wine Company
Saldo California Zinfandel
California, USA
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. A Pretty color.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, pencil lead, oak, black olives, vanilla, licorice, cloves and black pepper.
Full-bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, cooked cherries, dried figs, chocolates, licorice, cloves, spices, oak, vanilla and peppercorn.
Medium plus in length on the finish with firm tannins (after 45 minutes) and tangy cranberries.
This Zinfandel from California is always enjoyable. Big and bold, and a good party wine. Very fruity and spicy with mild complexity and a great mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins.
Might be too sweet for some.
15.9% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$25.
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. A Pretty color.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked strawberries, spices, pencil lead, oak, black olives, vanilla, licorice, cloves and black pepper.
Full-bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, cooked cherries, dried figs, chocolates, licorice, cloves, spices, oak, vanilla and peppercorn.
Medium plus in length on the finish with firm tannins (after 45 minutes) and tangy cranberries.
This Zinfandel from California is always enjoyable. Big and bold, and a good party wine. Very fruity and spicy with mild complexity and a great mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins.
Might be too sweet for some.
15.9% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$25.
Light on the jammy, some pepper, but lush
Light on the jammy, some pepper, but lush
Jan 4th, 2020
17/20 (92/100) Аромат спелых чёрных ягод, шоколада, кедра, гвоздики и много-много ванили. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, бархатистыми, сухими танинами. Насыщенное во вкусе с заметной спиртуозностью. Отлично!
17/20 (92/100) Аромат спелых чёрных ягод, шоколада, кедра, гвоздики и много-много ванили. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, бархатистыми, сухими танинами. Насыщенное во вкусе с заметной спиртуозностью. Отлично!
Mar 24th, 2019
Leather. Some cherry in nose. Not a strong nose. The flavor start light ends strong with heating tannins. Apple berry, cinnamon, spice. Really like this one.
Leather. Some cherry in nose. Not a strong nose. The flavor start light ends strong with heating tannins. Apple berry, cinnamon, spice. Really like this one.
Jan 23rd, 2019
Really good and dark. Had for New Years
Really good and dark. Had for New Years
Jan 1st, 2019
Saldo season! This is my favorite mid-priced full-bodied red, but it’s too heavy before mid to late Fall. Just right with oaky sweetness, jammy fruit, and a dash of savory seasoning. Prepping Monday-off dinner with chicken thighs, kimchi potatoes and arugula.
Saldo season! This is my favorite mid-priced full-bodied red, but it’s too heavy before mid to late Fall. Just right with oaky sweetness, jammy fruit, and a dash of savory seasoning. Prepping Monday-off dinner with chicken thighs, kimchi potatoes and arugula.
Oct 22nd, 2018
Wowza. Now this is a Zin. So, so good. Juicy with delicious fruit that hits you up front with a nice round and slightly spicy finish. Damn good.
Wowza. Now this is a Zin. So, so good. Juicy with delicious fruit that hits you up front with a nice round and slightly spicy finish. Damn good.
Sep 15th, 2018To me, not your everyday Zin. The lack of pepper and spice and the abundance of deep meaty fruits completely fooled me. That’s not to say it isn’t pleasant but as another commentator mentioned, it needs food. It’s a big, big wine with a lingering almost sweet finish of strawberry and dark chocolate. If priced more appropriately, it might be something I’d consider again. It’s a one-off for me.
To me, not your everyday Zin. The lack of pepper and spice and the abundance of deep meaty fruits completely fooled me. That’s not to say it isn’t pleasant but as another commentator mentioned, it needs food. It’s a big, big wine with a lingering almost sweet finish of strawberry and dark chocolate. If priced more appropriately, it might be something I’d consider again. It’s a one-off for me.
Aug 26th, 2018Paired with a pork belly "blt" salad. Jammy and very fruity. Mellow finish.
Paired with a pork belly "blt" salad. Jammy and very fruity. Mellow finish.
Aug 23rd, 2018