The Prisoner Wine Company Napa Valley The Prisoner 2013. Flamboyantly fruity; dark cherry, espresso, pepper, blackcurrant tang, blueberry, figs, raspberry, pomegranate, licorice; big, bold, rich, lush, decidedly New World blend led by 44% zin, followed by 20% cab, 16% petite sirah, plus some syrah, grenache, and charbono. With that mix, you gotta find something to like. Throw in some big oak just in case—a cord of oak lathered over the entire fruit assault. Tight tannin, but smooth, fruity sweet, some acidity, opulent verging on decadent with whopping 15.2 alcohol. This prisoner screams Left Coast party, party, party. $42
