The Prisoner Chardonnay 2021

The Prisoner Chardonnay 2021 is an exceptionally rich, luscious, and boldly expressive white wine that challenges conventional styles with the signature opulent approach of this iconic producer. Sourced from premier cool-climate vineyards primarily within the Carneros region, it features Chardonnay skillfully enhanced with small portions of aromatic varietals like Roussanne and Gewürztraminer. In the glass, it reveals a luminous, deep straw-yellow hue. The highly aromatic nose opens with a decadent bouquet of baked apple pie, ripe apricot, and yellow peach, seamlessly layered with warm undertones of toasted marshmallow, crème brûlée, vanilla bean, and a delicate touch of lemon zest. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and voluptuously textured, showing an engaging, fruit-driven fluid coherence where rich flavors of peach cobbler, pineapple, and marzipan are beautifully balanced by a surprisingly bright thread of citrus acidity. It finishes with a long, smooth warmth accented by lingering notes of toasted coconut, butterscotch, and a delicate kiss of sweet toasted oak.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with grilled lobster tail with drawn butter, creamy fettuccine Alfredo, pan-roasted herb chicken, or mild cheeses like Brie.