Technical Details
- Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah, Syrah, Merlot, and Malbec
- Crissy Wittmann, Todd Ricard
- US
- California
- North Coast
- California
- A combination of French and American oak barrels, 30% new
- 15.2%
Prisoner Red Blend California 2022 (Magnum 1.5L)
40% OFF RETAIL!
Over two decades ago, The Prisoner redefined what a red blend “should” be with the debut of its bold and popular namesake wine – a rule-breaking mix of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono that’s captivated palates across the globe ever since. We found a few more cases of the 2022 Magnums in our storage facility and decided to share them once more at our jaw-dropping price – plus free ground shipping when you grab at least 3!
Launched in 2000 by 27-year-old Dave Phinney – fresh from a stint at Robert Mondavi – The Prisoner released its first vintage with only 385 cases. Since then, it’s skyrocketed into one of the most acclaimed and recognizable red blends in the world. Dave’s inspiration came from Napa’s old mixed grape vineyards – first planted and vinified by Italian immigrants – where unconventional blends were the norm. The result? A wine that’s anything but ordinary.
Its now-iconic label tells its own story. Dave came across the haunting image – an 1820 etching titled “The Little Prisoner” by Francisco Goya – as he was flipping through an art book, and it spoke to his desire to break from traditional winemaking rules. Today, that label still graces every bottle of The Prisoner and is nearly as iconic as the wine it adorns. Of late, Constellation Brands has owned The Prisoner since 2016, after purchasing it from Huneeus Vintners, who had acquired it from Phinney in 2010.
Over $45 off, this large-format California blend of Zinfandel with the unlikely mix of Cabernet, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono delivers everything you could crave in a red wine, with notes of black cherries, ripe raspberry, blackberry preserves, mocha, fudge, Tahitian vanilla, toasted coconut, pomegranate molasses, and black figs. The signature smooth and luscious finish is classic Prisoner, and if you know, you know, and are already loading up your cart. This monster of a magnum is the ultimate party wine, and it’s really a no-brainer to snag at this crazy price!
PAIRING IDEAS: Let’s go with a classic braised short rib and creamy polenta situation – but make it summery with the addition of charred red onion, zucchini, carrots, and corn for some color and freshness. This luscious red wine will go down all the smoother with a hearty comfort meal like this.