The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

9.325 ratings
9.02 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Charbono
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
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

First of the two blind Zinfandel blends paired with our turkey burgers and black bean veggie burgers. Deep garnet red. A bit herbal on the nose with dark fruits that became stronger with air. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Rich and plush attack, drinking its best between hour one and two. Notes of strawberry jam, boysenberries, blackcurrants, bramble berries, blue fruits, asian spices and a touch of cocoa. Finish lingers for quite a bit. Drink till 2019.

This Prisoner was the first vintage under their new ownership (no longer with Orin Swift). This vintage is made up of 51% Zinfandel, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Charbono, 1% Malbec and 1% Grenache. Needed twenty minutes or so to open up but beautiful fruits after that.

First of the two blind Zinfandel blends paired with our turkey burgers and black bean veggie burgers. Deep garnet red. A bit herbal on the nose with dark fruits that became stronger with air. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Rich and plush attack, drinking its best between hour one and two. Notes of strawberry jam, boysenberries, blackcurrants, bramble berries, blue fruits, asian spices and a touch of cocoa. Finish lingers for quite a bit. Drink till 2019.

This Prisoner was the first vintage under their new ownership (no longer with Orin Swift). This vintage is made up of 51% Zinfandel, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 3% Charbono, 1% Malbec and 1% Grenache. Needed twenty minutes or so to open up but beautiful fruits after that.

3 people found it helpfulJul 17th, 2017
Barny

Kleine Fruchtbombe, immer noch enorm frisch

Kleine Fruchtbombe, immer noch enorm frisch

Dec 24th, 2020
Ben Madonna

Great wine with smooth finish. Still has decent fruit (blue) on the nose and taste. Great quality wine. Evolution on your palate

Great wine with smooth finish. Still has decent fruit (blue) on the nose and taste. Great quality wine. Evolution on your palate

Mar 10th, 2018
Clark Beaty

Great wine. A few years really seems to make this one better. Tons of fruit, mature and balanced. Drink now and enjoy this inexpensive gem.

Great wine. A few years really seems to make this one better. Tons of fruit, mature and balanced. Drink now and enjoy this inexpensive gem.

Nov 11th, 2015
Daniel Murphy

2009 in mag. Wax Cover. Coak only slight coloration at end. Decanted an hour. Jammy strong dark fruit. Slight astringent Flavor, long tannins as mild on aftertaste. Like by all, served with rack of lamb/creamed fennel. Give it a very high 89

2009 in mag. Wax Cover. Coak only slight coloration at end. Decanted an hour. Jammy strong dark fruit. Slight astringent Flavor, long tannins as mild on aftertaste. Like by all, served with rack of lamb/creamed fennel. Give it a very high 89

Dec 24th, 2014
Austin Grade

OG Prisoner

OG Prisoner

Dec 7th, 2014
Lawrence Solum

Round. Delicious.

Round. Delicious.

Sep 7th, 2013
Steve Stegman

Awesome. Strong and long flavors. A little strong on tongue. Robust well blended flavors.

Awesome. Strong and long flavors. A little strong on tongue. Robust well blended flavors.

Jan 3rd, 2013
Brian S

Brian had this 10 years ago

Brian had this 10 years ago

Oct 1st, 2014
Nick Mannarino

Nick had this 7 years ago

Nick had this 7 years ago

Oct 15th, 2017