2008 Orin Swift The Prisoner

Community Tasting Notes (355) Avg Score: 90.4 points

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  9/5/2020 - Thief Does not like this wine: 87 Points

  At over 15% alcohol, this was an overripe fruit and alcohol bomb. The tannins are still edgy 12 years after the vintage. This may appeal to those new to enjoying wine who seek a "wow" "eye popping" wine to grab their attention, but for me, there is no balance here at all. Stewed prune and fig with heat, over-ripe sweetness, and grippy tannins.

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  3/3/2020 - Berris Likes this wine:

  Liked it

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  7/12/2019 - Latch0 wrote:

  Sold to A. Davis 7/19

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  5/31/2019 - garrigue65 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Very similar to 2017 note.

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  1/30/2019 - Nursing a Hangover Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Drank with the great Dave Phinney.
  Softer nose of crushed sweet berries. Pretty balanced with fruit and oaky notes

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