Had this at dinner at Cafe Arte in Cerritos. We ordered a Rib Eye Steak served over garlic mashed potatoes. The wine was not previously decanted. I was hesitant about bringing it as the tracker had it positioned as potentially over the hill. My friend Bob who was accompanying us had previously tasted the Prisoner and liked it so I thought I'd bring and share it with him and his wife. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine. It continued getting better over dinner. Its color was dead on red. Nice fruity fragrance. Medium body with an elegant finish. Wish I had more.
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1986 Domaine Tempier Bandol Cuvée Spéciale La Tourtine
3/4/2012 - Zinfandel Joe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mellow tannins. Soft to the palate. Distinctively French. Best with mild meats/fowl.
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1970 Dow Porto Vintage
12/31/2011 - Zinfandel Joe wrote: 95 Points
The wine is "travelling well". Cork crumbled when opening. Drank well after decanting for 30 minutes. Smooth and well balanced. Nice spice.
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2005 Orin Swift The Prisoner
8/25/2011 - Zinfandel Joe Likes this wine: 90 Points
Had this at dinner at Cafe Arte in Cerritos. We ordered a Rib Eye Steak served over garlic mashed potatoes. The wine was not previously decanted. I was hesitant about bringing it as the tracker had it positioned as potentially over the hill. My friend Bob who was accompanying us had previously tasted the Prisoner and liked it so I thought I'd bring and share it with him and his wife. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine. It continued getting better over dinner. Its color was dead on red. Nice fruity fragrance. Medium body with an elegant finish. Wish I had more.
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