border-color:#000000; The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The Prisoner Wine Company acquires grapes from more than 100 vineyards throughout Californias premier grape-growing regions, partnering with phenomenal growers who are dedicated to cultivating unique varieties. Complicating things there are two Saldos. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Zinfandel is the meal on its own and requires the food with an equally robust profile. Rita Hills.

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Thats why often its the wine of choice for spicy Indian food and South-Eastern cuisine. Please call your local store for their pricing and availability. Post For a detailed explanation. Post Enough nit-picking! This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. We tried some excellent examples from both California and Italy. More shipping infoShipping info, Free & flat-rate FedEx shipping options. .av_font_icon.av-av_font_icon-133051a68689b936041fc8f43e335a0b .av-icon-char{ color:#000000; Its a full-bodied voluptuous wine with plum-prune, blackberry, chocolate, coconut, and vanilla flavors. Dark ruby color with bold aromas of black licorice, black pepper, cherry, and baking spice.

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Filled with ripe, rich fruit and a plethora of spices, this style is typified by Australian Shiraz, Sonoma Zinfandel and Chteauneuf-du-Pape. To view this video it is necessary to accept cookies. We didnt get our socks blown off yet.

It's easy to make the switch. We got precisely what we expected from Californian Zinfandel. Popularity relative to other wines, spirits and beers, The Prisoner Wine Co. 'Cuttings' Cabernet Sauvignon, The Prisoner Wine Co. 'Eternally Silenced' Pinot Noir, The Prisoner Wine Co.

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Notify me of follow-up comments by email. A forum community for those gone berserk over wine. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Prisoner Wine Co. has greatly expanded its offerings beyond its namesake wines in recent years, including Saldo, which has the most minimalist label around in a good way. Post The finish is voluptuous with soft velvety tannins.

Today, Director of Winemaking Chrissy Wittmann and her team work with over 100 growers in northern California, bringing together exceptional fruit to produce a family of bold and intriguing wines.

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But we are not giving up and gonna keep trying until we find the perfect Zinfandel or Primitivo.

The grapes come from a mix of vineyards in Dry Creek Valley, Lodi and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Drop-in your email address and we'll send you Drinkhacker's best reviews, most insightful features, and great extras like exclusive contests and giveaways, once a week. Skip it. The Prisoner Wine Companys eponymous first wine was inspired by the drinkable mixed blacks made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. But you wouldnt be able to say its the same kind of wine if you tasted an average Zin with Primitivo side by side. Saldo doesnt fit in, but that doesnt matter. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Napa Valley, CA- Dark ruby color with bold aromas of black licorice, black pepper, cherry and baking spice. .av_font_icon.av-av_font_icon-b08f8758e4676b247c3dc7805b55b338 .av-icon-char{ (727) 791-7952.

border-color:#000000; The 2018 Saldo is a blend of 85% Zinfandel and 15% of Petite Sirah and Syrah that aged in a mix of mostly neutral American and French oak barrels. For California, the 2019 vintage looks set to be a good one. Developed by The Prisoner Wine Companys Director of Winemaking Chrissy Wittmann and Saldos newly-appointed lead winemaker, Todd Ricard, this portfolio now includes a Zinfandel and Red Blend with plans to release a Chenin Blanc in early 2022 all sourced from Californias North and Central Coast wine growing regions. / }

The entry is rich full and scintillating. ITB-ish (I advise wineries and distributors on stuff). border-color:#000000; Spring saw heavy rains which raised the twin threats of mildew and coulure, however, a long summer was poised for the rescue delivering a succession of warm, sunny days with little in the way of heat spikes. Learn how your comment data is processed. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. More shipping infoShipping info, Standard FedEx shipping charges apply. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Christopher Null is the founder and editor in chief of Drinkhacker. |. The finish is voluptuous with soft, velvety tannins. Did you know that Zinfandel was brought to America from Italy, and its native Italian name is Primitivo?

The Prisoner winemaking philosophy follows that same path since the start.

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I love the other CT review for this wine that praises it for being "varietally correct". by Marc Hauser July 14th, 2022, 6:23 am, #19

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The palate is mouthwatering and smooth with a hint of chocolate. 2019 The Prisoner Wine Co. 'Saldo' Red Blend California, USA, The Prisoner Wine Co. 'Saldo' Red Blend California, USA. It was founded with the inaugural vintage of The Prisoner, a red-blend of six different grape varieties, first produced in 2000. Interestingly, we checked more than a few online Latin dictionaries, and we couldnt confirm the translation. The entry is rich, full, and scintillating. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 2454 McMullen Booth Rd. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.

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Big and brooding, you could be forgiven for assuming this was a zin-heavy blend, with the aggressive notes of milk chocolate and blueberries giving the wine a daunting level of sweetness, fading into notes of cloves, but barely. When fully ripe, Zinfandel grapes contain high amounts of sugar, which can be completely fermented to create a dry and fairly high-alcohol wine, or be left in part as a trace of residual sweetness. Milk-fed lamb is a delicacy served in several Mediterranean Rate 2019 The Prisoner Wine Co. 'Saldo' Red Blend, $ 31. What would you recommend to pair it with? More shipping infoShipping info. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. .av_font_icon.av-av_font_icon-1d023d842ae7c1d10d0ace83caf65650 .av-icon-char{

This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity. Primitivo is a bit friendlier to the food due to its lighter nature.

} color:#000000; The red grapes that grow on the granitic soils of the inward sloping hillsides of the Dolomites are a study in patience. by John Glas July 13th, 2022, 12:22 pm, #13 lol. (SRP $32): A blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, this wine is approachable and serious, bold and memorable. 2018-10-24T16:39:10-04:00 Chardonnay is the Snitch, Cabernet Sauvignon is Cuttings, a white blend Blindfold, Merlot Thorn, Red Blend Drang, and Zinfandel called Saldo. Intemperate responses to low-intervention wines are tiresome, a fan of natural wine insists. But were not giving up, and thats what led us to Saldo Zinfandel 2018. We can some up our impression with four words a loud-speaking crowd pleaser. Saldo Zinfandel by The Prisoner Wine Company, Save $3 on Pops & Ready to Drink Cocktails, Save $2 on G&J Greenall's Pink Grapefruit Gin & Tonic, Summer Picks: Pops & Ready to Drink Cocktails. by Gabe Berk July 14th, 2022, 10:24 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Tasting notes, varietals, grapes - anything related to wine. font-size:20px; The packaging looks likes something from the cranky neighbor who hangs out in his garage all day, with cookie tins labeled 'metric nuts'. The Prisoner Wine Company is a Californian wine producer, based in Rutherford of Napa Valley.

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The finish is all sweetness, gooey molasses and an overwhelming chocolate syrup character that clings to the tongue for ages. xmp.did:b1723ee9-6fba-4194-97f7-60dbdbc66d03 2021 Null Media LLC All Rights Reserved. I cared little for the wine on first blush and enjoyed it even less as time wore on. Often we find it a bit too sweet, too fruity, and too powerful. 2018-2022 Wineswinging.com. More shipping infoShipping info, $49 unlimited shipping as member of StewardShip program. by Daniel S July 13th, 2022, 5:25 pm, #16 uuid:9aa40422-a739-4e43-8126-c17cf5f21ae1 (Close at 8pm PST), BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes, BerserkerDay 11 Forum - (Jan 27, 2020) 'The Black Friday of Wine Commerce' - Forbes, BerserkerDay Auctions BD11 - AUCTIONS CLOSED, BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes, BerserkerDay 12 Auctions! Post ), BerserkerDay IX Auctions - OPEN NOW! BerserkerDay 13 (TODAY!

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Available nationwide, Saldo is meticulously made and effortlessly enjoyed by those looking to further explore all that The Prisoner Wine Company has to offer.

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The palate is mouthwatering and smooth with a hint of chocolate. , Launching Saldo as its own brand, will build on this growth and further solidify The Prisoner Wine Companys leadership in red blends..

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To reflect their winemaking philosophy, they came up with a brand name for each grape variety.

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To us, its like drinking red velvet cake dipped in chocolate. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Fine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. line-height:20px; Want FREE shipping all year?

While the states incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season.

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As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVAs such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta.

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The Red Blend is balanced with the addition of Merlot to add aromatic notes of vanilla and cocoa.

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The finish is voluptuous with soft, velvety tannins. California is a winemaking colossus; by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. font-size:20px; Characteristics Rare Red Blend is a term Wine-Searcher uses for red wines made from unusual or rarely seen varieties or combinations of grape varieties. }

Ricard joins The Prisoner Wine Company following a tenure as Senior Winemaker at Wild Horse Winery, the Central Coast icon known for its array of varietals.

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