The Prisoner Wine Company Cuttings Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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Deliciously smooth with flavors of blueberry, dark cherry, and cocoa. Aromas of fresh roasted coffee, black currant, vanilla bean, brown spice, and wild berries.
80% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Zinfandel
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COMMENTARY: The 2017 Prisoner Wine Company Cuttings is an outstanding example of the New Wave Napa Valley. While one can still locate a few 12.5% to 13.5% ABV red wines, there are many more in the 15%+ category. Yet not all are good, the 2017 Prisoner Wine Company Cuttings Cabernet Sauvignon at 15.4% is admirable in how it captures the spirit of the Napa Valley. TASTING NOTES: This wine is seductive—there, I said it! Its aromas and flavors of boysenberry, black fruits, oak, violets provide a magic carpet ride for all the senses. Pair it with aged cheddar, Asiago, aged Parmesan, and cheeses in that grouping. (Tasted: December 13, 2019, San Francisco, CA)
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The Prisoner Wine Company’s eponymous first wine was inspired by the drinkable “mixed blacks” made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. Since launch, The Prisoner soon became recognized as one of the most innovative Napa Valley wines, leading the resurgence of California red blends and earning “cult wine” status. Now complemented by a white blend (Blindfold), Chardonnay (The Snitch), Cabernet Sauvignon (Cuttings), Zinfandel (Saldo), Merlot (Thorn) and a Red Blend (Dérangé), The Prisoner Wine Company’s winemaking philosophy remains the same: To collaborate with a family of growers throughout California’s best winegrowing regions to craft wines of exceptional quality and unexpected character.
The Prisoner Wine Company acquires grapes from more than 100 vineyards throughout California’s premier grape-growing regions, partnering with phenomenal growers who are dedicated to cultivating unique varieties. Chrissy Wittmann and her team of winemakers collaborate with this family of growers, visiting each vineyard site throughout the year to carefully assess the style and quality of every lot to make the best possible wine from each vintage.