The Prisoner Wine Company
The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Not at all my thing, but I get why it’s some people’s thing. Baked cherry pie. Concentrated and giving. 15.5% abv.
Not at all my thing, but I get why it’s some people’s thing. Baked cherry pie. Concentrated and giving. 15.5% abv.
Jun 16th, 2023
In Mag. Their new corporate owners made it pleasant enough (I like to call it “plush”) and if you are in to that you will be happy. But the lack of structure doesn’t work for me.
In Mag. Their new corporate owners made it pleasant enough (I like to call it “plush”) and if you are in to that you will be happy. But the lack of structure doesn’t work for me.
Dec 17th, 2022
Blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Charbono. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plum with oak, cacao and vanilla. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb spice and tobacco notes Nice!
Blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Charbono. Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plum with oak, cacao and vanilla. Fine soft tannins, long finish ending with fruit, herb spice and tobacco notes Nice!
Sep 3rd, 2022
A good wine that used to be a GREAT wine. Zin blend that has notes of dark bramble fruit, light eucalyptus, and subtle earth.
A good wine that used to be a GREAT wine. Zin blend that has notes of dark bramble fruit, light eucalyptus, and subtle earth.
Jun 14th, 2022
Berry compote with pie crust. This juice actually held up over the years. Substantial wine that competes in the juicy blend category. Jamberry that you want to mash with your peanut butter on your sammich.
Berry compote with pie crust. This juice actually held up over the years. Substantial wine that competes in the juicy blend category. Jamberry that you want to mash with your peanut butter on your sammich.
Jan 23rd, 2022
Oak.
Fruit.
More oak. Some more fruit.
A lot more oak.
Even more fruit.
Oak.
Fruit.
More oak. Some more fruit.
A lot more oak.
Even more fruit.
Inspired by “mixed blacks” first made by Italian immigrants originally settling in Napa, blend of Zinfandel, Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah, Syrah & Charbono. Deep Ruby aromas of berries and complex spice. Aged 30% on new oak, combo of French/American barrels. Palate shows big flavors of cherry, blueberry & raspberry, bold spice lively acidity, vanilla & cedar notes, good balance. Fine tannins, long finish. Nice, drinking well, still can cellar. Note, ‘17, bigger & bolder than ‘16.
Inspired by “mixed blacks” first made by Italian immigrants originally settling in Napa, blend of Zinfandel, Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah, Syrah & Charbono. Deep Ruby aromas of berries and complex spice. Aged 30% on new oak, combo of French/American barrels. Palate shows big flavors of cherry, blueberry & raspberry, bold spice lively acidity, vanilla & cedar notes, good balance. Fine tannins, long finish. Nice, drinking well, still can cellar. Note, ‘17, bigger & bolder than ‘16.
Aug 3rd, 2021Tried six 2002 reds, all with Cabernet in the blend. Ha everyone loved this. You can still buy it for $100 apparently!
Tried six 2002 reds, all with Cabernet in the blend. Ha everyone loved this. You can still buy it for $100 apparently!
Apr 24th, 2021
Good to taste the 18 vintage. Powerful blend as always, layers of fruit and dark chocolate. Smooth finish.
Good to taste the 18 vintage. Powerful blend as always, layers of fruit and dark chocolate. Smooth finish.
Feb 21st, 2020Good blend just like previous vintages. Lower rating because I think the wine hasn’t integrated enough yet and needs at least two more years of rest.
Good blend just like previous vintages. Lower rating because I think the wine hasn’t integrated enough yet and needs at least two more years of rest.
Feb 3rd, 2019