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The Prisoner Wine Company Pinot Noir
The Prisoner Wine Company · California, Sonoma County · United States
$42.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Enthusiast. If you want to spend less, Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir is $20.99.
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
A darker, richer California Pinot Noir: black cherry and cranberry up front, with spice, mocha, leather, tea, and earthy forest-floor tones.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you enjoy plush California Pinot Noir, The Prisoner Red Blend, Meiomi-style richness, or reds with ripe fruit and polished spice.
Why buy it
It gives Pinot Noir drinkers the recognizable Prisoner profile: bold fruit, generous texture, and a savory-spiced finish in a Sonoma Coast bottling.
Best for
A crowd-pleasing red for grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, roast chicken, charcuterie, or a gift for someone who likes modern California reds.
Style
Fruit-forward, lush, modern Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with spice and earthy complexity.
Drinks like
Riper Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, California Pinot Noir with French oak influence, and lighter-bodied red blends.
Experience level
Approachable for newer red-wine drinkers, but rich enough for fans of fuller-bodied California Pinot Noir.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 55-60°F, lightly chilled rather than room temperature
- Decanting:
- 15-20 minutes optional, mainly to soften the richer, structured style
- Glassware:
- Burgundy or large red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; WineDiscounts.com does not assign a vintage-specific cellar window for this non-vintage-tracked shelf item.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days when recorked or vacuum-sealed and refrigerated
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
The Prisoner Pinot Noir is a bold, fruit-forward Sonoma Coast red with ripe cranberry, black cherry, spice, forest-floor earth, mocha, and leather accents. Lush and full for Pinot Noir, it is a good match for shoppers who like a darker, richer California style.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Producer
- The Prisoner Wine Company
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Sonoma County
- Appellation
- Sonoma Coast
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Todd Ricard, Director of Winemaking
- Vineyard source:
- Current producer page states Sonoma Coast appellation; the winery about page says the team works with over 100 growers in northern California.
- Vessel:
- French oak barrels, stated by retailer copy for the UPC; producer page does not state vessel.
About the winery · The Prisoner Wine Company ›
The Prisoner Wine Company began with a bold California red blend and built its reputation on rich, unconventional wines with striking label art. The winery says it works with more than 100 growers in northern California and is located on Highway 29 in Napa Valley. Todd Ricard is listed as Director of Winemaking. The brand presents its wines as 'blended for taste' and 'unrestricted by tradition,' a style that carries into this ripe, full-bodied Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
Critic reviews
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas of black cherry, fresh cranberry and cedar; black tea, cardamom, lavender and cinnamon on a tannic, structured palate.”
85/100WineAlign
“Score listed as 85 points; full review text is gated on WineAlign.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Prisoner Wine Company Pinot Noir dry or sweet?
- The Prisoner Wine Company Pinot Noir is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does The Prisoner Wine Company Pinot Noir taste like?
- A darker, richer California Pinot Noir: black cherry and cranberry up front, with spice, mocha, leather, tea, and earthy forest-floor tones.
- What food pairs with The Prisoner Wine Company Pinot Noir?
- It pairs well with grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, roast chicken with herbs and Gouda or washed-rind cheese.
- How should I serve The Prisoner Wine Company Pinot Noir?
- Serve at 55-60°F, lightly chilled rather than room temperature. 15-20 minutes optional, mainly to soften the richer, structured style. Glass: Burgundy or large red wine glass.
- Is The Prisoner Wine Company Pinot Noir a good value?
- At $42.99 it carries a verified 91-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 Pinot Noir?
- Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir is a comparable Pinot Noir at $20.99. See Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Prisoner Wine Company Pinot Noir?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.