With one of the most viral labels and wines, The Prisoner Red Wine is as recognizable and popular as Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” hit from 1975. Conceived and created by one of the most creative winemakers of today, Dave Phinney launched his initial vintage of The Prisoner in 2000 with 385 cases. The production in 2017 was about 165,000 cases, and the wine sells out every year.
Phinney sold The Prisoner brand to the Huneeus Vintners in 2008 for a reportedly $40 million. Eight years later The Prisoner Wine Company was sold to Constellation Brands for a whopping $285 million.
ABOUT THE PRISONER 2017 RED WINE
Electric, jubilant, infectiously charming, the 2017 Prisoner unshackles a jailbreak of vibrant and elaborate flavors that are both intense and broadening, and that become even more complex once it escapes the bottle and opens in the glass.
The Prisoner 2017 Proprietary Red has shocking levels of intensity and permeates with unsweetened cherry cobbler, wild strawberries, chocolate dipped blueberries and liquid floral.
A single sip condemns your taste buds to a sentence filled with provocative red fruits, sweet tannins and elaborate flavors that even the toughest restraints couldn’t contain.
This is regularly the first bottle emptied at ANY celebration and it pairs particularly great with summer fun and barbecues.
This captivating concoction contains a glass-staining, deep, dense ruby/purple color, and is from a gang of top vineyard sites throughout Napa Valley, including Korte Ranch in St. Helena and Tiedemann Ranch in Yountville.
Each distinct vineyard block adds its own unique dimension, helping to complete the uniquely complex flavors that we have come to love and expect from The Prisoner.
A unique, flavor-packed blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono
I strongly recommend stowing some of this away… You’ll be glad you did.
THE PRISONER WINE COMPANY
2017 THE PRISONER
PROPRIETARY RED WINE
NAPA VALLEY
Retails at: $50 per bottle
Your price: $42.99 per bottle
Winery Notes: “Features enticing aromas of Bing cherry, dark chocolate, clove, and roasted fig. Persistent flavors of ripe raspberry, boysenberry, pomegranate, and vanilla linger harmoniously, for a smooth and luscious finish.”
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Customers that enjoy The Prisoner, may also enjoy these two outstanding wines from The Prisoner Wine Company…
CUTTINGS
2016 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
THE PRISONER WINE CO.
Retails at: $55
Your price: $39.99
The 2016 Cuttings is a larger-than-life Cabernet Sauvignon that always makes an indomitable entrance with a spectacular display of unbridled richness, voluptuous textures and satin layers. The wine was thoughtfully inspired by steep, hillside vineyards and expert blending, and the 2016 was built around a core of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, elevated with Petite Sirah, Syrah and Zinfandel.
SALDO
2017 ZINFANDEL
THE PRISONER WINE CO.
Retails at: $32
Your price: $27.99
Winemaker’s Notes: “Dark ruby color with bold aromas of black licorice, black pepper, cherry, and baking spice. The entry is rich, full, and scintillating. The palate is mouthwatering and smooth with a hint of chocolate. The finish is voluptuous with soft, velvety tannins.”
Blend: 85% Zinfandel; 15% Petite Sirah and Syrah
