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2023 COMPLICIT RED BLEND

California • 2023 Vintage

The newest iteration of a convention-defying collaboration from The Prisoner Wine Co. and High West Whiskey, Complicit Red Blend is always one of our most flavorful wines. Partially aged in High West bourbon and rye barrels, this full-bodied blend of hand-picked Zinfandel and Sangiovese is ready to impress aficionados of all kinds. Tannins were a bit big in 2023 which led to blending touches of Tempranillo and Petite Sirah to achieve our desired balance.  

Each vineyard block was held in tank separate through to barreling. Meticulous work was done to determine lots that would see these beautiful Rye and Bourbon barrels from High West. The Whiskey barrels were still wet with spirit when wine was transferred to them. The wine aged in a mix of Whiskey and barrique wine barrels for 9 months before blending and bottling. 

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ALCOHOL

15.9

VINTAGE

2023

APPELLATION

California

$100.00
Format 750ml

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Tasting Notes

A complex blend that reveals new layers with every sip.

SENSORY PROFILE

Soft mouthfeel
Bright fruit
Integrated spirit
Dried red fruit
Long persistent finish

WINEMAKER NOTES

Blend: Zinfandel , Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah

The long vintage allowed for us to make easy and precise picking decisions to bring signature soft, but stuctured balance. Tannins were are bit big in 2023 that lead to adjustments in cap management to include more oxygen during pumpovers, and more frequent, but short pumpovers to ensure proper extraction to acheive our desired balance. Each vineyard block was held in tank separate through to barreling. Meticulous work was done to determine lots that would see these beautiful Rye and Bourbon barrels from High West. The Whiskey barrels were still wet with spirit when wine was transfered to them. The Whiskey barrels comprised 29% of the volume that made Complicit. The wine aged in a mix of Whiskey and barrique wine barrels for 9 months before blending and bottling.

VINEYARD NOTES

Vintage

2023

Varietal

Red Blend

Appellation

California

Alcohol

15.9

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The heritage

Redefining the art of the blend

Inspired by the original red blend first made by Italian immigrants who settled in Napa Valley, this expressive wine carries that spirit forward through an unexpected mix of varietals and a distinctly modern point of view.

APPELLATION

California

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