Rated higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | The Prisoner |
|---|---|
Grapes | Zinfandel |
Region | California |
Wine style | Californian Zinfandel |
Alcohol content | 15.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | This ruby red Zinfandel blend represents the very best lots of grapes from vineyards all across Northern California. Bold in its dark berry aroma and laced with hints of cardamom and fall spices, its finish has persistent notes of chocolate and rich coffee bean. |
Zinfandel has flourished in California since the mid-1800s, when it hitched a ride from Boston, Massachusetts with Frederick Macondray, a sea captain, banker, and avid greenhouse gardener. The grape caught on quickly because it was both easy to grow and could make delicious wines.
Californian Zinfandel is fruit-forward with bursts of jam, cherry, blueberry, and plums, accompanied by licorice, spi...
