This rich, velvety, medium bodied, fruit forward blend of 83% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah paired beautifully with dishes such as Ropa Vieja, Oxtail, Beef Tenderloin, grilled brussels sprouts, cheese grits, macaroni and cheese and even tostones. Once I saw it on the wine menu, and well priced at that, the decision was made. Most recently vino and friendship crossed paths again and I got to enjoy the 2011 vintage SALDO at a local Miami Beach restaurant with an out-of-town friend. In Spanish, it mainly refers to “balance on hand,” and sometimes it can also be interpreted “from here and there.” Customers enjoy not only looking at it but touching and reliving their memories of making their own labels.įrom TPWC: The word “saldo” has various meanings throughout the romance languages of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. I love the minimalism of the old-fashioned, retro for most, hand embossed label. Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift his mother’s maiden name.īefore SALDO the wine gets you hooked, the bottle label or lack thereof grabs your attention. In fact the name was created by Dave Phinney himself. Interestingly many wine lovers and fans of these wines think that Orin Swift is a real person. In order to remain true to the wine’s original style and vision, Jen worked alongside Dave Phinney, founder of The Prisoner, for the first two vintages. With more than a decade of winemaking experience at Ravenswood crafting Zinfandel, Jen Beloz was the ideal person to take the lead. When we took ownership of The Prisoner and Saldo in 2009 from Orin Swift, we knew assembling the right team would be essential. SALDO is now produced by The Prisoner Wine Company since the sale of the company in 2009. Originally from Dave Phinney the winemaker/founder for The Prisoner / Orin Swift wines. Gotta love it when friends and wine come together. I do not remember exactly how I came to discover it but most likely the introduction was made by a certain Zinfandel loving pair we call neighbors and great friends. With all the diversity that California wine has to offer, any wine lover will find something to get excited about here.This wine has been a house favorite for quite a few years. The Central Coast has carved out a niche with Rhône Blends based on Grenache and Syrah, while Mendocino has found success with cool climate varieties such as Pinot noir, Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Sonoma County is best known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé and Zinfandel. In the Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc dominate vineyard acreage. Plenty of inexpensive bulk wine is made in the Central Valley area, while Napa Valley is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious and expensive “cult” wines.Įach American Viticultural Area (AVA) and sub-AVA of has its own distinct personality, allowing California to produce red wine of every fashion: from bone dry to unctuously sweet, still to sparkling, light and fresh to rich and full-bodied. California wineries range from tiny, family-owned boutiques to massive corporations, and price and production are equally varied. The state’s diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of red wine styles, and unlike tradition-bound Europe, experimentation is more than welcome here. Responsible for the vast majority of American wine production, if California were a country, it would be the world’s fourth largest wine-producing nation. Chrissy Wittmann and her team of winemakers collaborate with this family of growers, visiting each vineyard site throughout the year to carefully assess the style and quality of every lot to make the best possible wine from each vintage. The Prisoner Wine Company acquires grapes from more than 100 vineyards throughout California’s premier grape-growing regions, partnering with phenomenal growers who are dedicated to cultivating unique varieties. Now complemented by a white blend (Blindfold), Chardonnay (The Snitch), Cabernet Sauvignon (Cuttings), Zinfandel (Saldo), Merlot (Thorn) and a Red Blend (Dérangé), The Prisoner Wine Company’s winemaking philosophy remains the same: To collaborate with a family of growers throughout California’s best winegrowing regions to craft wines of exceptional quality and unexpected character. Since launch, The Prisoner soon became recognized as one of the most innovative Napa Valley wines, leading the resurgence of California red blends and earning “cult wine” status. The Prisoner Wine Company’s eponymous first wine was inspired by the drinkable “mixed blacks” made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley.
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