Notes from Doug

The much anticipated release of this delicious 92 Point Prisoner Red Blend is here plus the 93 Point Blindfold White as well!! The Prisoner truly is... "one of a kind". When Dave Phinney (founder) launched the wine in 2003, there really was no other wine like it. In the late '90s a handful of Napa producers took an interest in making this style of wine due to the success of these delicious blends. IF you have not tried these amazing wines now is your chance and we are offering our normal case discount on half cases! Quantities are limited so act fast on this one!  Scroll down for the tasting notes and reply to this email to reserve yours today!

 Cheers

 Doug

The Wines

The Blindfold White Blend 2012

Bottle $39.99     15% off mix 6 $33.99    

Robert Parker 93 Points "A distinctive combination of 35% Chardonnay, 20% Roussanne, 20% Viognier and small quantities of Riesling, Semillon, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc, the 2012 Blindfold is a sleeper of the vintage. Reminiscent of the Sine Qua Non whites from further south, it bursts with honeyed, caramelized white fruits, rose petals and pineapple. Medium to full-bodied with good acidity, brilliant purity and a delineation that is uncommon for a wine with so much flavor, this beauty should drink well for 2-3 years. I hope we see more blends such as this. "

Created to provide the perfect white wine companion to The Prisoner, Blindfold is bold and intriguing. In establishing our own spin on a white blend, winemaker Jen Beloz and her team sought out interesting Rhône and aromatic varietals that would nicely compliment a classic Chardonnay base. Through partnering with growers who are dedicated to cultivating alternative varietals in their outstanding vineyards throughout California, the result is a wine that is complex and delicious.

Winemaker notes: Aromatic and inviting, the wine opens up with subtle notes of mandarin and meyer lemon zest, complimented on the palette with delightful flavors of Anjou pear, roasted marshmallow, spiced apple tart and a hint of minerality . The finish is rich and creamy with bright, balanced acidity.

The blend: 35% Chardonnay 60% Rhone Whites (Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc) 5% Aromatics (Semillon and Riesling)

The Vineyards: Napa Valley- Stagecoach, Rodgers, Somerston

Sonoma/Carneros- Sangiacomo, La Prenda

Paso Robles- Derby

Santa Ynez- Camp 4

The Prisoner Napa Valley Red Wine 2013

Bottle $44.99     15% off mix 6 $38.24    

Robert Parker 92 Points "This dense, full-bodied, opulent red reveals gutsy, rich, peppery,meaty, blackberry, blackcurrant and licorice notes. A savory, lusty, heady red, it begs for a grilled steak or a big, juicy hamburger."

 To make The Prisoner, grapes are sources from more than 80 vineyards throughout Napa Valley's premier wine-growing region. Jen Beloz, winemaker, spends much of her time collaborating with the family of growers, visiting each of their vineyard sites and carefully assessing the style and quality of each lot to make the best possible wine for that vintage. This amazing wine is a blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Syrah and Grenache. The wine features deep purple hues, enticing aromas of briar fruits and dried cherry are accented by hints of vanilla and toasted oak. On the palate, tiers of blueberry, ripe mulberry and boysenberry give way to an edge of espresso, cracked pepper and a seasoning of fall spice. These dense aromas and flavors culminate in a lingering finish framed by refined tannins on the smooth and luscious finish. Drink now to 2020.

The Vineyards :Rodgers, Somerston, Mabel Tiedemann,
Solari, Korte, Page Nord, York Creek,
Tofanelli, Luchtel, Rancho Chimiles, Black Sears, Hudson

The blend: 44% Zinfandel 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 18% Petite Sirah
16% Syrah 2% Charbono 
 

Terms

DELIVERY: Friday Nov 14th for for orders placed by Thurs 13th 4pm 

and all others the following week and while supplies last.

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