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The April 2022 Auction: Part 1
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Estimate: $25
Very lightly scuffed label.
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"Commentary: When Dave Phinney first launched The Prisoner Wine in 2000, the wine became an immediate marketplace star. A massive red wine, with an artsy label, this red wine was the subject of much controversy. Old time, classic wine drinkers eschewed its high alcohol and sweetness—though it was technically a "dry" wine. Younger New World wine drinkers couldn't get enough of it. From my perspective, I placed this wine in the off-dry to medium sweet style, and I consider it to be a dinner wine. The 2017 Prisoner Red delivers quite well. Tasting Notes: This wine is powerful, mouthfilling, and lush. Its aromas and flavors of black, candied fruits and toasty barrels should make it beautiful pairing partner with grilled baby back pork ribs in a sweet-spice hoisin sauce."
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"Commentary: When Dave Phinney first launched The Prisoner Wine in 2000, the wine became an immediate marketplace star. A massive red wine, with an artsy label, this red wine was the subject of much controversy. Old time, classic wine drinkers eschewed its high alcohol and sweetness—though it was technically a "dry" wine. Younger New World wine drinkers couldn't get enough of it. From my perspective, I placed this wine in the off-dry to medium sweet style, and I consider it to be a dinner wine. The 2017 Prisoner Red delivers quite well. Tasting Notes: This wine is powerful, mouthfilling, and lush. Its aromas and flavors of black, candied fruits and toasty barrels should make it beautiful pairing partner with grilled baby back pork ribs in a sweet-spice hoisin sauce."
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