From the spectacular 2019 vintage, and mainly from Napa and Sonoma. Now that Phinney makes this (and not The Prisoner) – and now that he has access to so much more great material, many feel this is even better than the Prisoner at a third the price.
Including the Wine Enthusiast:
This seamless, generous and full-bodied blend weaves black cherry, blueberry and dark chocolate between layers of fine-grained tannin for a delicious and well-structured profile.
And Suckling (who rates this CA9 the top release):
A rich and rather dense red with blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors. Full and layered with velvety tannins and a medium-chewy finish. Plenty of chocolate to the fruit character.
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