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TASTE PROFILE
NOTES: Blackberries, Black Cherry Black Liquorice, Cinnamon, Chocolate
BODY: Full
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium -
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%): 15.5
WINEMAKING
ORIGIN: California (Napa, Sonoma, Russian River Valley & More), United States of America
MAKER: The Prisoner Wine Co.
GRAPE VARIETALS:
- Primitivo (Zinfandel, Crljenak Kastelanski)
- Petit Syrah (Durif)
- Syrah (Shiraz)
FERMENTATION: Slight Wood
AWARDS: >90 pts
SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS
DECANTING: >1 hour
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING: Korean BBQ Ribs (Gal-bi), five-spice braised beef, sticky chicken wings
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING: BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Five Spice Crusted Ahi Tuna
Description
The Prisoner Saldo Zinfandel NV
The Prisoner Saldo Zinfandel has a dark ruby colour. Bold aromas of black liquorice, black pepper and cherries. Rich and full on the palate with soft velvety tannins. Juicy blackberry and cherry flavours with a hint of chocolate and baking spice.
Fun Fact: "Saldo" means balance in Spanish.
Blend of Zinfandel, Petite Syrah and Syrah. Saldo features outstanding fruit from Dry Creek, Lodi, and Amador, where Zinfandel has been thriving for decades.
The Prisoner Wine Company works with passionate growers to source varietals from vineyards and appellations across California. Alongside a family of growers, The Prisoner winemaking team pushes boundaries as they craft a selection of unexpected, yet artful wines. The Prisoner Wine Company is located on the legendary Highway 29 in Napa Valley.