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The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon
The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled · California · United States
$25.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Enthusiast. If you want to spend less, SIMI Winery Cabernet Sauvignon is $19.99.
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, plum and cherry with mocha, tobacco, clove and pepper wrapped in a round, polished Cabernet frame.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like plush California Cabernet with dark fruit, soft tannins and a touch of sweet-toned oak character.
Why buy it
It delivers The Prisoner Wine Company's bold, blended California style in an approachable Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon.
Best for
Grilled meats, casual dinner parties, pizza night or shoppers who want a recognizable California red with generous fruit.
Style
Full-bodied, fruit-forward Central Coast Cabernet blend with polished tannins, balanced acidity and savory oak-spice notes.
Drinks like
Modern California Cabernet Sauvignon; plush Central Coast red blends; ripe New World Bordeaux-style blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly but flavorful enough for fans of modern California reds.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Beef: grilled ribeye or burgers
Pork: pork meatballs in tomato sauce
Cheese: aged cheddar or smoked gouda
Dessert: dark chocolate with raspberry
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes to open up the fruit and soften the tannins
- Glassware:
- Cabernet/Bordeaux glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy now; the producer does not state a cellar window
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold Central Coast red from The Prisoner Wine Company, blending Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting Bordeaux and Rhone varieties. Expect ripe blackberry, plum and cherry fruit with savory tobacco, mocha, clove and pepper notes in a round, polished style.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
- Producer
- The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Central Coast
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- The launch announcement states the Unshackled portfolio was developed by Director of Winemaking Chrissy Wittmann and her team
- Vineyard source:
- Central Coast; specific vineyard sources are not stated on the current producer page
- Vessel:
- Not stated
About the winery · The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled ›
Unshackled is a California wine collection from The Prisoner Wine Company. The line was introduced nationally in 2020 as a more approachable expression of the parent brand's rule-bending blending style. The brand emphasizes nontraditional blends, bold packaging and ready-to-enjoy wines. The current Unshackled packaging initiative includes lighter glass and removing foil capsules for the Red Blend and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Critic reviews
88/100Wine Enthusiast
“Dark red fruit, dank earth and singed tobacco aromas arise on the nose of this bottling.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Ripe blackberry, plum and cherry with mocha, tobacco, clove and pepper wrapped in a round, polished Cabernet frame.
- What food pairs with The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye or burgers, pork meatballs in tomato sauce, aged cheddar or smoked gouda and dark chocolate with raspberry.
- How should I serve The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes to open up the fruit and soften the tannins. Glass: Cabernet/Bordeaux glass.
- Is The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $25.99 it carries a verified 88-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 / Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon?
- SIMI Winery Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $19.99. See SIMI Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Prisoner Wine Company / Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 14% alcohol by volume.