The American Vine Rating
Drink Window
2024–2029
The approachable face of Napa-style Cabernet — generous California fruit without the Napa price.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep ruby with a violet edge.
Aroma: Dark cherry, cassis, and plum with vanilla and a hint of graphite.
Palate: Medium-to-full bodied with ripe tannins, concentrated cassis fruit, and cocoa-dusted oak.
Finish: Smooth and moderately long, with dark fruit and a touch of sweet spice..
Food Pairings
Grilled steak, hamburgers, beef tacos, aged gouda
About the Wine
The Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon sources fruit from quality vineyards across California's coastal regions, crafted in the polished, fruit-forward style that made The Prisoner famous. The 2023 vintage is one of the line's most balanced to date.
About The Prisoner Wine Company
Founded in Napa Valley in 2000 with a genre-defying label wine, The Prisoner Wine Company helped redefine what a California red blend could be. Now part of a larger portfolio, its wines remain among the most recognized in the country.
The American Vine's Take
A solid weeknight Cabernet that drinks above its price — soft, fruity, and instantly likeable.
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