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86
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Prospero 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)

  1. $16
Unusual for an inexpensive Cab of this age to hit the market, and it’s a pretty good buy. Nothing complicated, but it’s soft and smooth, and beginning to show that magical transformation when primary fruit develops bouquet and a dried fruit character.  — S.H.  (9/1/2007)
86
points

Prospero 2009 Cabernet Franc (Chalk Hill)

  1. $22
Rich fruit marks this soft, simple wine. It’s ripe in black cherries and spices, with a smoky, oaky layer that brings in vanilla and sweet butterscotch.  — S.H.  (11/1/2011)
85
points

Prospero 2006 Petite Sirah (Sonoma County)

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  1. $35
Has Petite Sirah’s inky black color and strong, thick tannins, and is very dry, with blackberry flavors that could be a little more intense. Unless you like your red wines right out of the cradle, this one really needs cellaring through at least 2010.  — S.H.  (12/1/2008)
84
points

Prospero 2000 Merlot (Sonoma County)

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  1. $14
Not quite ripe, a bone dry wine with herbal-minerally flavors, stern tannins and notable acidity. Almost Chianti-like in its thin austerity, but it will fare well against a tomato-based pasta dish.  — S.H.  (12/31/2003)
84
points

Prospero 2009 Zinfandel (Alexander Valley)

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  1. $22
Smells and tastes gassy and bubblegummy, like a simple Beaujolais, with strawberry and raspberry flavors, brightened with acidity. Okay for picnics and such.  — S.H.  (12/1/2011)
84
points

Prospero 2009 Pinot Noir (Chalk Hill)

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  1. $29
A gritty Pinot, with jammy raspberry and cherry flavors, and an awkward overlay of sweet, caramelized oak.  — S.H.  (11/1/2011)
83
points

Prospero 2002 Merlot (Sonoma County)

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  1. $16
Tastes flat and simple, with fruit disappearing, although there’s a ghost of blackberries that turns a little more intense on the finish. Consume now.  — S.H.  (9/1/2007)
83
points

Prospero 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)

  1. $16
Losing its primary fruit flavors, but not its raisiny taste, this Cab is soft and tired, although it does have a certain interest due to the age. Not going anywhere, so drink now.  — S.H.  (11/15/2008)
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