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The Prisoner Wine Company Red

The Prisoner Wine Company · California · United States

$51.99
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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

Dense blackberry, cranberry, dried plum, vanilla, toasted coconut, nutmeg, and sweet spice with a plush, smooth finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like bold California reds such as Zinfandel blends, ripe Napa-style Cabernet, or rich barbecue-friendly red blends.

Why buy it

It is a recognizable, giftable California red blend with a plush fruit-and-spice profile and broad dinner-party appeal.

Best for

A bold red for steak, barbecue, burgers, roast pork, or a host gift when you want a familiar premium label.

Style

Full-bodied, high-alcohol, fruit-forward California red blend with polished texture and prominent sweet oak spice.

Drinks like

California Zinfandel blends, ripe Cabernet-based red blends, and modern Napa-style proprietary reds.

Experience level

Easy for newer wine drinkers who like smooth, ripe reds; familiar and consistent for fans of California blends.

Flavor notes

Fruitcranberryblackberrydried plumred and black fruitspomegranate
Oakcaramelized vanillatoasted coconutvanilla bean
Spicenutmegsweet spiceclove
Othercrushed chocolateespresso

Pairs well with

grilled ribeye or steak with peppercorn sauce · smoked brisket or sticky barbecue ribs · roast pork shoulder with cherry or plum glaze · aged cheddar or smoked gouda

Best occasions

Steak nightBackyard barbecueDinner party red for fruit-forward wine drinkersGifting for California red blend fans

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
20-30 minutes to soften the alcohol lift and open the spice notes
Glassware:
Large Bordeaux or universal red wine glass
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy now through the next 3-5 years; inferred for the current-release style
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days if re-corked and kept cool

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

The Prisoner Red Blend is a bold, full-bodied California red built around Zinfandel with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Merlot, and Malbec. Expect ripe red and black fruit, plum, sweet spice, vanilla, nutmeg, and toasted coconut in a soft, polished style.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Red Blend
Grapes
Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec
Producer
The Prisoner Wine Company
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
15.5%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Todd Ricard, Director of Winemaking
Vineyard source:
Producer describes grower collaborations in Northern California and cites long-term vineyard relationships including Solari Family Vineyard in Calistoga and Korte Ranch in St. Helena.
Vessel:
Not stated by producer for the current release.
About the winery · The Prisoner Wine Company ›

The Prisoner Wine Company is best known for The Prisoner, a California red blend that helped make luxury, fruit-forward red blends a major category. The winery describes its approach as unrestricted by tradition, working with more than 100 growers in northern California. Its winemaking is led by Director of Winemaking Todd Ricard. The brand is based in Napa Valley on Highway 29 and is part of Constellation Brands.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Prisoner Wine Company Red dry or sweet?
The Prisoner Wine Company Red is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
What does The Prisoner Wine Company Red taste like?
Dense blackberry, cranberry, dried plum, vanilla, toasted coconut, nutmeg, and sweet spice with a plush, smooth finish.
What food pairs with The Prisoner Wine Company Red?
It pairs well with grilled ribeye or steak with peppercorn sauce, smoked brisket or sticky barbecue ribs, roast pork shoulder with cherry or plum glaze and aged cheddar or smoked gouda.
How should I serve The Prisoner Wine Company Red?
Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes to soften the alcohol lift and open the spice notes. Glass: Large Bordeaux or universal red wine glass.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than The Prisoner Wine Company Red?
Apothic Brew Red Blend is a comparable Red Blend at $13.99. See Apothic Brew Red Blend
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Prisoner Wine Company Red?
750 ml bottle, 15.5% alcohol by volume.