The Prisoner Carneros Chardonnay is a full-bodied white wine from The Prisoner Wine Company, made in the same bold style as The Prisoner red blend, at 14.5% ABV.
The grapes are grown in the Carneros region of California, and the wine is built on Chardonnay with Viognier and Gewürztraminer in the blend.
It spent 10 months in a mix of old and new French oak, which adds butterscotch, vanilla and a full, smooth texture.
Bright aromas of vanilla, crème brûlée and baked apple lead to pineapple and toasted oak on the palate, with balanced acidity.
A rich, generous white for Chardonnay lovers and a fine gift.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Vanilla, crème brûlée and baked apple.
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Palate: Pineapple, butterscotch and toasted oak.
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Finish: Full and smooth, with balanced acidity.
Specifications
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Producer: The Prisoner Wine Company
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Region: Carneros, California
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Grapes: Chardonnay, Viognier, Gewürztraminer
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Oak: 10 months, old and new French oak
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ABV: 14.5%
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Chill for at least two hours before serving. Pair it with roast chicken, lobster and a cheese board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the grapes grown?
In the Carneros region of California.
Is it oaked?
Yes, 10 months in old and new French oak.
What does it taste like?
Vanilla, baked apple, pineapple and toasted oak.
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