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Notes from the Winemaker:

Made by renowned winemaker Dave Phinney! In an effort to bring out the best in the grapes we enlisted Dave Phinney of Orin Swift. He is well known for big, full bodied wines. His wine, The Prisoner has been named to the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 for the last two years.

• Release date Spring 2011
• Cabernet Sauvignon 94%, Merlot 4%, Cabernet Franc 2%
• 18 months in a combination of new and used French oak
• Alcohol 15.75%
• 155 cases produced

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95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"The blockbuster 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon ratchets up the level of intensity, power, concentration, and depth. Filled with notes of flowers, black raspberries, black currants, cherries, licorice, spice box, subtle herbs, and new oak, it will be even better with 3-4 years of bottle age, and should keep for 25 years.

Both of these offerings are produced from primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc included in the blend. Production is between 150-300 cases of each." - Robert Parker (12/2009)

91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (v. 2006):
"A strong effort, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant, Margaux-like red revealing subtle notes of flowers, earth, and red, blue, and black fruits, medium body, and beautiful density, purity, and overall symmetry. Surprisingly elegant for a 2006, it should drink well for 15 years.

Both of these offerings are produced from primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc included in the blend. Production is between 150-300 cases of each." - Robert Parker (12/2009)

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