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Prisoner Red Blend California 2022 (Magnum 1.5L)
Prisoner Red Blend California 2022 (Magnum 1.5L)

Technical Details

  • Blend Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah, Syrah, Merlot, and Malbec
  • Winemaker Crissy Wittmann, Todd Ricard
  • Country US
  • Region California
  • Sub Region North Coast
  • Appellation California
  • Aging / Cooperage A combination of French and American oak barrels, 30% new
  • Alcohol 15.2%

Prisoner Red Blend California 2022 (Magnum 1.5L)

Red Blends | California

SPECIAL: Ground shipping included on 3+ bottles!

$110.00

$64.95

1.5L

40% OFF RETAIL!

Over two decades ago, The Prisoner Wine Company redefined what a red blend “should” be with the debut of its bold namesake wine – a rule-breaking mix of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono that’s captivated palates across the globe ever since. The 2022 Magnums are HERE at a jaw-dropping price, under $65 a bottle. The only real question: how many can you fit in your cellar? Shipping’s free when you grab at least three!

Launched in 2000 by 27-year-old Dave Phinney – fresh from a stint at Robert Mondavi and having just introduced his Orin Swift label – The Prisoner Wine Company 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. In 2010, Phinney sold The Prisoner to Huneeus Vintners, who later passed it to Constellation Brands in 2016.

Over $45 off, this 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.

About The Producer

The Prisoner Wine Company began in 2000 when founder Dave Phinney released a bold, California red blend named “The Prisoner,” crafted from an unconventional mix of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono. It gained cult wine status both for its daring flavor and its edgy label inspired by Francisco de Goya’s etching *Le Petit Prisonnier*, enshrining a rebellious approach to winemaking. Following rapid growth—from just 385 cases in its first vintage to over 85,000 under Huneeus Vintners, and eventually more than 165,000 after being acquired by Constellation Brands in 2016—the Prisoner brand has expanded into a diverse portfolio of “rule bending” blends including Dérangé, Blindfold, Saldo, Syndrome, and white and rosé offerings. Today, under the leadership of Director of Winemaking Chrissy Wittmann and her team, Prisoner collaborates with over 100 growers across Northern California, producing immersive and unconventional tasting experiences at its St. Helena tasting lounge—complete with art installations, skeletons, and gothic design—and offering pairing events that challenge tradition. Moreover, the brand has embraced social impact: its annual Corrections series features label art by formerly incarcerated artists like Jesse Krimes and donates a portion of proceeds to prison reform organizations, deepening its identity as a creative force for advocacy.