Wow! Not the wine, but the wide variation in comments and community scores. People either love this wine or trash it. This was my first (and only) bottle and finally opened it after wondering about all the hype. Full bodied, inky, firm tannins with dark fruits, pepper, and vanilla. There is no complexity - one dimensional with lots of fruit. I considered giving this the "dreaded 89" score, but hesitated in consideration of the many fans of this wine, some of whom are my friends. There are much better Zinfandels for the price. Wine value $20 + $25 in marketing costs!
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10/17/2023 6:36:00 PM - Rob.....I have immense respect for Paul Hobbs but have been very reluctant to pay for his single vineyards even though I have in the past purchased many wines in that price range. This one fills a good point in my cellar for my kids who can't afford big wines but like wine when I pop it for them. Sometimes you just have to have some $40-50 bottles in the cellar for various reasons. Thanks for reaching out!
10/27/2022 8:39:00 AM - Robwild - If we're going to be friends, we have to be able to see each other's cellars. Re-friend me if you are willing to do that.
Cheers!
AgElvis
2019 Viña Cobos Malbec Bramare Valle de Uco
4/18/2024 - Robwild Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark inky color. Good structure with medium tannin. Spice, cassis, chocolate and oak.
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2019 Prisoner Wine Company The Prisoner
4/12/2024 - Robwild Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wow! Not the wine, but the wide variation in comments and community scores. People either love this wine or trash it. This was my first (and only) bottle and finally opened it after wondering about all the hype. Full bodied, inky, firm tannins with dark fruits, pepper, and vanilla. There is no complexity - one dimensional with lots of fruit. I considered giving this the "dreaded 89" score, but hesitated in consideration of the many fans of this wine, some of whom are my friends. There are much better Zinfandels for the price. Wine value $20 + $25 in marketing costs!
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2020 Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
4/5/2024 - Robwild wrote: 92 Points
A wonderful full bodied cab. Firm Tannins, good structure, dark fruit, vanilla, cassis, and Oak.
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