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Charbono is grown on just a handful of acres on California’s North Coast, mainly in the Napa Valley. This grape usually produces very dark, acidic, red wines, with high tannin levels and wild berry aromas. According to some, this variety read more...may be actually the Dolcetto Nero grape of Italy, or the minor French variety Charbonneau. Charbono rarely receives much attention, but notable wineries continue to grow the grape once produced by the storied Inglenook. Currently, producers such as Turley, Pacific Star, Villa Helena, August Briggs, Robert Foley, OnThEdge and Randall Grahm's Bonny Doon have extended the life of this grape.

A child genius with a rebellious nature, you refuse to submit to social conventions. Hard to believe you could be related to Dolcetto – ‘our little sweet one’. Too difficult for most to handle, your parents tried to tame you by sending you to only California’s finest private institutions. Your impetuous nature, wry acidic tongue and aggressive demeanor have proven difficult to control...perhaps your best results will come from some tutoring from the equally wild and eccentric Mr. Grahm.    (hide)

microcows reviewed Orin Swift Cellars The Prisoner Napa Red Blend 2005:

November 2009

microcows

Orin Swift Cellars The Prisoner Napa Red Blend 2005

Starting at $31^.99 Snoothrank: 4/5

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GoinGray reviewed The Prisoner Orin Swift 2008:

November 2009

GoinGray

Spice, cedar, and jammy scents. Dry, powdery coffee flavor.

The Prisoner Orin Swift 2008

Starting at $32^.44 Snoothrank: 4/5

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VegasOenophile reviewed The Prisoner 2007:

November 2009

VegasOenophile

This one is a bit more reserved than the bold bruiser that was 2006. However, I think I preferred the 2006 just a bit more. This one's more calm and a tad more refined. Still a magnificent blend form Orin Swift. BV...

The Prisoner 2007

Starting at $33^.84 Snoothrank: 4/5

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torymcj reviewed The Prisoner 2007:

November 2009

torymcj

great wine

The Prisoner 2007

Starting at $33^.84 Snoothrank: 4/5

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surgpa05 reviewed Summers Napa Valley Villa Andriana Vineyard Charbono 2007:

November 2009

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Summers Napa Valley Villa Andriana Vineyard Charbono 2007

Starting at $26^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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GregT wrote in the forum topic: Zin/Syrah blends?

November 2009

GregT

Sapphire Hill in Sonoma makes "the Harlot". Great name and it's the blend you ... Grenache, Dolcetto, Charbono, and Barbera. So look for producers out of Mendocino

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chadrich wrote in the forum topic: Critique My Serving Sequence

November 2009

chadrich

Okay, reporting back. As things do when multiple people are involved, the wine ... this producer 2005 Turley Charbono-went home with the birthday honoree as we didn't have it in us to kill-off another bottle (sad, I...

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Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: Critique My Serving Sequence

October 2009

Gregory Dal Piaz

Ok, sort of tough. Starting with the Pinot makes sense. The Elizabeth ... to move from Petite to Charbono, a lot of similarites, this would be the best spot for the Cabernet. The preceeding wines were really not much...

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chadrich wrote in the forum topic: Critique My Serving Sequence

October 2009

chadrich

A friend's birthday dinner tonight at a steakhouse. A couple of us are ... don't know which one) Turley Charbono Clarendon Hills Baker's Gully Shiraz Vincent Arroyo Rattlesnake Ridge Petite Sirah Elizabeth Spencer...

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Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: Charbono - Help Me Complete the List

October 2009

Gregory Dal Piaz

Well, as it stands now I may have to wait until January to pull it off. Let me know if any travel plans materialize!

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