The Prisoner - Blindfold White Blend 2012 (750ml)

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Price: $54.99

Producer	The Prisoner
Country	United States
Region	California
Varietal	Chardonnay, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Semillon, Riesling
Vintage	2012
Sku	129915
Size	750ml

WINEMAKERS NOTES

Created to provide the perfect white wine companion to The Prisoner, Blindfold is bold and intriguing. In establishing our own spin on a white blend, winemaker Jen Beloz and her team sought out interesting Rhône and aromatic varietals that would nicely [complement] a classic Chardonnay base. Aromatic and inviting, the wine opens up with subtle notes of mandarin and Meyer lemon zest....delightful flavors of Anjou pear, roasted marshmallow, spiced apple tart and a hint of minerality. The finish is rich and creamy with bright, balanced acidity. 35% Chardonnay 60% Rhone Whites (Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc) 5% Aromatics (Semillon and Riesling).

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

93 points Wine Advocate

A distinctive combination of 35% Chardonnay, 20% Roussanne, 20% Viognier and small quantities of Riesling, Semillon, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc, the 2012 Blindfold is a sleeper of the vintage. Reminiscent of the Sine Qua Non whites from further south, it bursts with honeyed, caramelized white fruits, rose petals and pineapple. Medium to full-bodied with good acidity, brilliant purity and a delineation that is uncommon for a wine with so much flavor... These offerings, which are the products of Quintessa’s Huneus family, are interesting wines, especially the proprietary blends. I hope consumers embrace these blends as they give winemakers lots of different options. Even more important, they are a lot of fun to taste.

91 points James Suckling

A white with dried apple, mango and lemon curd character. Full body, hints of stone and citrus. Chardonnay with grenache and roussanne.

Wine Spectator

Distinctive, with smoke, cedar and hickory aromatics that mingle with a balanced blend of citrus, melon and apple flavors. Bold and creamy, this finishes crisp and spicy. Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, Sémillon and Riesling. (MW)