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Orin Swift Cellars "The Prisoner" Zinfandel Napa Valley 2008

Winery

Orin Swift Cellars

Appellation

United States → California → Napa Valley

Vintage

2008

Type

Red

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1 Wine Review

esbrown

Though the grape breakdown may sound like this is a "kitchen sink" type of wine, this is consistently and convincingly one of the the best values in Napa Valley from one year to the next. $36.99 a value wine? Yup, as the Prisoner offers a unique mix of hedonistic dark fruit and spice, silky tannins, ample length and complexity and a drinkability for a big wine that is unlike any other out there. But don't take my word for it- look at the amazing rise in popularity of this wine over just a few short years. It's crazy, but that is because this wine is crazy good, so I guess that makes sense.