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The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled Red Blend

The Prisoner Wine Company · California · United States

90 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$25.99
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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, Apothic Brew Red Blend is $13.99.

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 plum, cherry, raspberry compote, strawberry jam, violet, vanilla, chocolate, toasted nut, and gentle spice in a soft, round California red.

You’ll like this if…

A good fit if you enjoy plush California red blends, Zinfandel-based blends, or reds with ripe fruit and smooth texture rather than firm, austere tannin.

Why buy it

It delivers the recognizable Prisoner Wine Company red-blend style in a more casual, approachable format that works well for weeknight dinners, pizza, and gatherings.

Best for

Shoppers who want a flavorful, full-bodied California red blend that is easy to open and share.

Style

Ripe, soft, round, fruit-driven California red blend with lively acidity and gentle spice.

Drinks like

California Zinfandel blends, Paso Robles-style red blends, and plush New World GSM-influenced blends.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, but flavorful enough for experienced drinkers who like modern California blends.

Flavor notes

Fruitstrawberry jampruneplumred cherryraspberry compotedark red fruit
Floralviolet
Earthchaparralcrushed rockearth
Oakvanillachocolatetoasted nuts
Spicebrown spicewhite pepper

Pairs well with

pepperoni or sausage pizza · barbecue chicken thighs · mushroom flatbread with caramelized onions · smash burger with cheddar

Best occasions

pizza nightbackyard cookoutgame-day snackscasual dinner with friendsgift for fans of California red blends

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
15-20 minutes optional; useful if serving soon after opening.
Glassware:
Large red wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink now; no cellar aging guidance was stated in sources read.
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

Unshackled Red Blend is a bold but approachable California red from The Prisoner Wine Company, blending Zinfandel, Malbec, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Expect ripe plum, cherry, raspberry compote, strawberry jam, violet, vanilla, chocolate, toasted nut, and brown spice notes with a soft, round palate and lively acidity.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Red Blend
Grapes
Zinfandel, Malbec, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
The Prisoner Wine Company
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
15%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not stated in sources read.
Vineyard source:
Producer states Unshackled blends non-traditional varietals from different regions in California.
Vessel:
Not stated in sources read.
About the winery · The Prisoner Wine Company ›

Unshackled is a line from The Prisoner Wine Company focused on approachable, bright, fresh wines. The producer describes the brand as bringing a modern perspective to the luxury wine category. For this Red Blend, the winery uses a multi-varietal California blend led by grapes such as Zinfandel, Malbec, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The producer also notes recent packaging updates for Unshackled, including lighter glass bottles and removal of foil capsules for the Red Blend and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Critic reviews

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“Smashed plum and rugged elderberry aromas are dark yet tart, with damp violet; the palate shows earth, chaparral, crushed rock, and dark red fruits.”

Reviewed: Unshackled 2023 Red Blend (California) (2023) — Matt Kettmann, 2026-07-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled Red Blend dry or sweet?
The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled Red Blend 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 Unshackled Red Blend taste like?
Ripe plum, cherry, raspberry compote, strawberry jam, violet, vanilla, chocolate, toasted nut, and gentle spice in a soft, round California red.
What food pairs with The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled Red Blend?
It pairs well with Pepperoni or sausage pizza, Barbecue chicken thighs, Mushroom flatbread with caramelized onions and Smash burger with cheddar.
How should I serve The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled Red Blend?
Serve at 60-65°F. 15-20 minutes optional; useful if serving soon after opening. Glass: Large red wine glass.
Is The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled Red Blend a good value?
At $25.99 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 Unshackled Red Blend?
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 Unshackled Red Blend?
750 ml bottle, 15% alcohol by volume.