The Prisoner Wine Company
Headlock Charbono Blend
California, USA
Second time tasting this 2018 bottling. Four years on, the 2018 Headlock has softened and found better harmony. The once dense core has relaxed, with plum, blackberry compote, and blueberry giving way to dark cherry, cocoa, and gentle smoke. The flamboyant Prisoner richness remains, but tannins are more polished and the sweet spice better integrated. Acidity also softens but still has enough to lift the palate. A lot to like here.
Second time tasting this 2018 bottling. Four years on, the 2018 Headlock has softened and found better harmony. The once dense core has relaxed, with plum, blackberry compote, and blueberry giving way to dark cherry, cocoa, and gentle smoke. The flamboyant Prisoner richness remains, but tannins are more polished and the sweet spice better integrated. Acidity also softens but still has enough to lift the palate. A lot to like here.
My first Charbono. On the nose there are ripe plum, stewed blackberry, and blueberry jam that is reminiscent of Petite Sirah - the bottle is a blend of Charbono from Calistoga, Petite Sirah from Lake County, and Syrah from Oak Knoll. In typical Prisoner wine fashion, the palate is lush and flamboyant, with flavors of rich dark fruits, dark chocolate, sweet spices, and smoke. Fresh high tone acidity balances the richness really well.
Very good experience. Will sit on the remaining bottle for couple years.
My first Charbono. On the nose there are ripe plum, stewed blackberry, and blueberry jam that is reminiscent of Petite Sirah - the bottle is a blend of Charbono from Calistoga, Petite Sirah from Lake County, and Syrah from Oak Knoll. In typical Prisoner wine fashion, the palate is lush and flamboyant, with flavors of rich dark fruits, dark chocolate, sweet spices, and smoke. Fresh high tone acidity balances the richness really well.
Very good experience. Will sit on the remaining bottle for couple years.