Orin Swift Cellars "The Prisoner" Zinfandel Napa Valley 2008
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Winery
Orin Swift Cellars
Appellation
United States
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Vintage
2008
Type
Red
Grapes
- Zinfandel 46.00%
- Cabernet Sauvignon 26.00%
- Syrah 15.00%
- Petite Sirah 10.00%
- Charbono 2.00%
Retail Price
$36.99
USD
(750 ml.)
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Ageability
0% said wine will improve with age
100% said wine is ready to drink now
0% said wine is over the hill
Bang for Buck
100% said wine price is a good price
0% said wine price is an average price
0% said wine price is a poor price
Though the grape breakdown may sound like this is a "kitchen sink" type of wine, this is consistently and convincingly one of the the best values in Napa Valley from one year to the next. $36.99 a value wine? Yup, as the Prisoner offers a unique mix of hedonistic dark fruit and spice, silky tannins, ample length and complexity and a drinkability for a big wine that is unlike any other out there. But don't take my word for it- look at the amazing rise in popularity of this wine over just a few short years. It's crazy, but that is because this wine is crazy good, so I guess that makes sense. May 27, 2010