Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon · California
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The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon
The Prisoner Wine Company · California · United States
$55.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast. If you want to spend less, Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is $25.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe blackberry, cassis and plum with coffee, vanilla, clove, cinnamon and a plush, full-bodied finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like rich Napa Cabernet, Caymus-style plushness, red blends with spice and oak, or full-bodied reds that emphasize dark fruit over austerity.
Why buy it
It gives fans of The Prisoner a Cabernet-focused version of the house style: bold fruit, generous texture, polished oak and a recognizable Napa Valley profile.
Best for
Steak dinners, gifting, holiday tables and shoppers who want a full, smooth, crowd-friendly Cabernet Sauvignon.
Style
Full-bodied, ripe, polished and oak-framed, with dark fruit, coffee and baking-spice notes.
Drinks like
Modern Napa Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet-led California red blends; plush, oak-aged New World Cabernet.
Experience level
Easy for newer red-wine drinkers because it is plush and fruit-forward, but substantial enough for Cabernet fans who enjoy a modern Napa style.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled ribeye or new york strip · roasted mushrooms with herbs · aged cheddar or gouda · braised short ribs or brisket
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F; if room temperature is warm, chill the bottle for about 20-30 minutes before pouring.
- Decanting:
- Decant 20-30 minutes to soften the oak and let the dark fruit open.
- Glassware:
- Large Cabernet or Bordeaux glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Made in a plush, accessible style for current drinking; can hold short-term if well stored.
- After opening:
- Best the day opened; recork and refrigerate up to 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A plush, full-bodied Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from The Prisoner, layered with ripe black and blue fruit, cassis, plum, dried currant, coffee, baking spice and toasted vanilla. Built in the brand's bold, fruit-forward style, it finishes sturdy and lingering with polished oak framing the dark fruit.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah
- Producer
- The Prisoner Wine Company
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 15%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Todd Ricard, Director of Winemaking.
- Vineyard source:
- Grapes sourced from Napa Valley; producer page does not name specific vineyards for this Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Vessel:
- French and American oak barrels.
About the winery · The Prisoner Wine Company ›
The Prisoner Wine Company is a Napa Valley producer known for bold, modern California blends and distinctive label art. The brand began with The Prisoner red blend and expanded into a broader portfolio of reds, whites, sparkling wines and limited releases. The winery says its Director of Winemaking, Todd Ricard, works with more than 100 growers in Northern California. The company is located on Highway 29 in Napa Valley and operates a tasting lounge for visitors.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Opulent flavors of dark chocolate and vanilla, ripe dark fruits, and espresso... Generous, fruit forward...”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
- What does The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Ripe blackberry, cassis and plum with coffee, vanilla, clove, cinnamon and a plush, full-bodied finish.
- What food pairs with The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye or New York strip, roasted mushrooms with herbs, aged cheddar or gouda and braised short ribs or brisket.
- How should I serve The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F; if room temperature is warm, chill the bottle for about 20-30 minutes before pouring. Decant 20-30 minutes to soften the oak and let the dark fruit open. Glass: Large Cabernet or Bordeaux glass.
- Is The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $55.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $25.99. See Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 15% alcohol by volume.