2022 THE PRISONER CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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Rooted in the legacy of The Prisoner Wine Company, this Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a compelling expression of bold elegance, pushing the boundaries of tradition to create an unforgettable tasting experience. 

The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of cinnamon bark, clove, Christmas cake, crushed rock layered with dried currant and fresh ground coffee. Palate is soft and plush with a full mid palate and sturdy lengthy finish. Flavors of black coffee, dried red berries, dominate with hints of holiday spices carrying through to the finish. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petite Sirah, Syrah and Malbec. 

The wine's fine-grained tannins provide structure, while a lingering finish leaves a lasting impression of sophistication and depth.

Cinamon Bark
Clove
Cake
Dried currant
Fresh ground coffee

Palate is soft and plush with a full mid palate and sturdy lengthy finish. Flavors of black coffee, dried red berries, dominate with hints of holiday spices carrying through to the finish.

ABV 15.0%

Vintage 2022

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation Napa Valley

Aging 15 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels, 55% new

Blend:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Petite Sirah
Malbec

The heat that we experienced in 2022 lead us to make some fermentation management adjustments. While some vineyards were more heavily impacted than others, we did see some great quality in many of our vineyards that allowed us to make a great Cabernet in 2022. We saw a little less tannin in the vintage which led us to conduct pump overs more frequently, and some extended maceration to get the power while maintaing approachability that signature to the prisoner wines. After 21-27 days of skin contact, grapes were pressed and wines were put down to barrel in a mix of French and American oak. The wine was rack and returned twice to blend and aged for 16 months before bottling.