The Prisoner, the Cult Red With the Famous Label
The Prisoner is the wine for the person who buys on the bottle and the story. It is a rich, dark, jammy California red blend with one of the most recognizable labels in wine. It is the gift for the non wine person and the friend who loves a talking point. It also suits anyone who wants a bold, crowd pleasing red that feels a little cool.
The label is the legend. It shows a hunched, shackled figure that reads like tattoo art, based on an etching by the Spanish artist Goya. That image turned The Prisoner into a phenomenon that made casual drinkers feel like insiders. The wine inside lives up to the mystique, a plush Zinfandel blend rounded out with Cabernet, Petite Sirah and Syrah. It is aged in French and American oak for a soft, spicy richness.
What makes it a great gift:
- A rich, dark, jammy Zinfandel based California red blend.
- One of the most recognizable labels in wine, based on a Goya etching.
- Plush and approachable, with soft tannins and ripe fruit.
- The cult bottle that makes the wine curious feel like insiders.
- An easy, memorable gift for someone who is not a wine expert.
In the glass it is bold and generous, with dark, jammy black and red fruit, black cherry, raspberry and plum. Vanilla, mocha, cocoa and clove layer over a soft, velvety finish. It is dry, but so ripe and rich that it wins over almost anyone. That is exactly what makes it such a reliable gift. The famous bottle does the talking on the shelf, and the bold wine inside backs it up.
Serve it with grilled meats, burgers, barbecue or a cheese board. It is a natural for a housewarming or a party host. It also suits the friend who judges a wine by its label, and is never wrong about this one. Engraving on the front of the bottle is available, along with a personalized checkout gift note.
