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Petite Sirah is also called Durif and is a black skinned red wine grape that was originally from the Rhone region of France in the 1870’s. A cross between the Rhone variety, Peloursin and the popular Syrah, Petite Sirah was named after its creator French nurseryman Dr. Francois Durif. Petite Sirah was created in order to prevent Syrah from mildew. The tight clusters got rid of the mildew, but it made them susceptible to grey rot due to the humid Rhone region. Petite Sirah does well in the warm and dry climate in California as long as the rains are not heavy or frequent. Petite Syrah features intense tannins and un-jammy flavors. Petite Sirah tones down wines that are jammy, brown sugary and raisiny on their own. Petite Sirah produces dark wines that are quite inky and can actually stain your good wine glasses. With the grapes being so small, the skin to juice ratio is very high meaning the wines are high in tannins. Petite Sirah grapes are delicious on their own, but are also quite wonderful when they are blended with Zinfandel or Cabernet. Wine produced from Petite Sirah is relatively acidic with a firm mouth feel and texture. The bouquet has black pepper and herbal overtones with flavors of blueberries, plums, and black fruit.
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Conundrum Red is made from a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sourced from premier California winegrowing regions, Conundrum Red features dark red varietals including Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is serious yet lighthearted, complex and approachable. With lavish fruit flavors and baking chocolate, this wine has smooth tannins that provide a distinctive, soft character. Be daring and drink slightly chilled to enhance the fruit profile and enjoy any time of year.
The Prisoner Wine Company The Prisoner Red Blend is made from a blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono.
Bright aromas of ripe raspberry, vanilla, and coconut give way to flavors of fresh and dried blackberry, pomegranate, and vanilla, which linger harmoniously for a smooth and luscious finish.The Prisoner Red Blend was inspired by the wines first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. The Prisoner is now the most recognized red blend, leading the resurgence of interesting blends by incorporating Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono.
On the nose, dried blackberry, dried açai berries, and hints of cedar and tobacco leaf are accented by sweet spices of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Flavors of ripe dark cherry, blackberry coulis, and hints of anise linger harmoniously for a soft, vibrant finish balanced by ripe tannins.
Chef Brett recommends pairing The Prisoner Red Blend with Kalbi Short Ribs or Chicken Mole Tostada.
Vineyards: When you outgrow winemaking tradition, you must forge your own path. And we did. The Prisoner exists because of the collaboration with our growers, many of which have been with us since the very beginning—from the Solari Family Vineyard in Calistoga, where old school sensibilities meet new techniques, to the Korte Ranch in St. Helena, a vineyard whose diligence outlasted the Prohibition and has sustained four generations.
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All older vintage wines have been purchased from a single collectors cellar. Pictures can be requested before shipment.
Intense ruby color of high layer with garnet edge, clean and shiny. Intense nose that, from the beginning, transmits complexity, penetrating, with aromas of black fruits, blueberries and currants, undergrowth, roasted memories, toffee, coffee powder, liquorice, cloves, vanilla and lebanese cedar. Mouth with freshness and balance, with tannins ripe and creamy, which highlight its elegance, with a step harmonious and intense. Long and pleasant aftertaste, with a great variety of balsamic and spicy memories.
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Complex but neat and vivid, with outstanding depth and vibrancy at the same time. White pepper, nettles, red berries, chalk, minerals and spices. Full-bodied and so cohesive and chalky on the palate, with a long, broad, dusty finish. The slight warmth in the finish does not affect the greatness of this Ribera del Duero. Drink or hold.
-James Suckling 95 Points
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