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The Prisoner Wine Company Cuttings California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016
New release of Cuttings from The Prisoner Wine Co. Limited. An amazing blend of Cabernet (65%), Syrah (15%), Petite Sirah (15%) and Zinfandel (5%). It's kind of a reverse blend of original Prisoner. The Syrah adds a rich mouth feel and silkiness to the depth of the Cabernet and the Petite brings structure and presence to the blend. The Cabernet comes from hilltop vineyards directly across from Pritchard Hill, as well as vineyards on Howell Mountain and Spring Mountain. With 20% new French and American oak, this is a very impressive wine. Brix26 Inside Scoop: After years of amazing and envious success with their red blend, Prisoner has finally released two new wines: a red and a white! Keeping in line with their roots, they have sourced from prominent, high quality vineyards throughout California, and they are fantastic. The Prisoner Wine Co. Cuttings Red combines the richness, complexity and depth of Cabernet with the structure and intensity of Petite Sirah and Syrah, all the while channeling the robust character of Zinfandel. Both the name and label were inspired by the age-old method of using cuttings from a vineyard to propagate new vines. This wine is powerful and structured, with intense aromas of ripe dark fruit, black cherry and subtle spicy notes of cedar and anise. The palate is rich and dense, with flavors of sweet plum and red berries and complimented with a hint of dark cocoa powder. Polished tannins and integrated French oak adorn a long silky finish.
Ratings on Delectable
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!
9.3Sipping 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.
9.1
Laszlo Panaflex
Excellent.
Excellent.
9.1
Mark
Brought it to Rocky Point. Starts one dimensional but opens nicely with big body
Brought it to Rocky Point. Starts one dimensional but opens nicely with big body
9.2
Steve Rura
Great cab blend! Very smooth, very dark fruits with sweetness that ends in a tannic, dry, spiced finish. Had it with oven roasted salmon in white wine sauce, lentil salad, and green cabbage seaweed slaw.
Great cab blend! Very smooth, very dark fruits with sweetness that ends in a tannic, dry, spiced finish. Had it with oven roasted salmon in white wine sauce, lentil salad, and green cabbage seaweed slaw.
9.2
Kellie Dolan
Cherry, blueberry and plum notes with minerals and oak.
Cherry, blueberry and plum notes with minerals and oak.
8.8
Neil Valenzuela
Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, green bell pepper and petroleum -like aromas. Flavors of black fruit jam and licorice.
Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, green bell pepper and petroleum -like aromas. Flavors of black fruit jam and licorice.
9.0Earstin Whitten
Not what I expected for the price. Didn’t have the full body I was hoping for.
Not what I expected for the price. Didn’t have the full body I was hoping for.
8.0
Ben LaBolt
Bold and wonderful, like The Prisoner Wine Company does ...
Bold and wonderful, like The Prisoner Wine Company does ...
9.1
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