The Prisoner Red Blends
Napa's mixed blacks blend, poured in Commack since the start.
The story behind The Prisoner
The Prisoner launched in 2000 with 385 cases, the work of winemaker Dave Phinney in Napa Valley. He built it on the old Italian immigrant idea of mixed blacks, a field blend of whatever red grapes grew together, rather than a single varietal. The core is Zinfandel, backed by Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono, drawn from more than 100 independent growers across Northern California. Constellation Brands bought the brand in 2016 for $285 million.
We have carried The Prisoner through most of that run. The label, Goya's etching Le Petit Prisoner, has never needed a sales pitch. Fifteen months in French and American oak gives the flagship its density, and the portfolio has grown well past one bottle.
Explore the The Prisoner range
The lineup runs from a $29.99 Saldo tier up to Derange at $99.99, with the flagship red blend and Cabernet in the middle.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prisoner Red | Red Blend | 15.2% ABV | Zinfandel base, Cabernet, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Charbono; oak aged |
| The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 15.0% ABV | Dense dark fruit, firm structure, long oak finish |
| The Prisoner Derange | Red Blend | 15.8% ABV | Luxury tier, boldest fruit, highest alcohol of the lineup |
| The Prisoner Saldo Zinfandel | Zinfandel | Zinfandel | Entry tier, bright jammy fruit, softer tannin |
| The Prisoner Thorn Merlot | Merlot | Merlot | Plush plum and cocoa, rounded mid palate |
| The Prisoner Cuttings Cabernet | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet | Structured cassis and cedar, built for steak |
| The Prisoner Blindfold | White Blend | White Blend | Off dry white, stone fruit and honeysuckle |
WineThe Prisoner - Red 750mL$49.99Out of stock
WineThe Prisoner - Blindfold 750mL$29.99Out of stock
WineThe Prisoner - Red 2013 3L$349.00Out of stock
CabernetThe Prisoner - Cuttings Cabernet 750mL$49.99Out of stock
WineThe Prisoner - Saldo Zinfandel 750mL$29.99Out of stock
MerlotThe Prisoner - Thorn Merlot 750mL$42.99Out of stock
WineThe Prisoner - Red 1.5L$99.99Out of stock
WineThe Prisoner - The Snitch Chardonnay 750mL$29.99Out of stock
WineThe Prisoner - Derange Red 750mL$99.99Out of stock
Red BlendsThe Prisoner - Chard/red/cab 3pk 375mL$79.99Out of stock
ChardonnayThe Prisoner - Chardonnay 750mL$31.99Out of stock
CabernetThe Prisoner - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$55.99Out of stock
Pinot NoirThe Prisoner - Pinot Noir 750mL$45.99Out of stock
Shiraz/syrahThe Prisoner - Saldo Shiraz 750mL$29.99Which The Prisoner is right for you?
Pricing here is straightforward. The Saldo wines, Blindfold and The Snitch Chardonnay sit at $29.99, and the estate Chardonnay is $31.99. Thorn Merlot runs $42.99 and Pinot Noir $45.99. The flagship Prisoner Red and Cuttings Cabernet are both $49.99, the Cabernet Sauvignon $55.99, and the three pack of 375mL bottles $79.99. Derange and the 1.5L Red both land at $99.99. Call us at (631) 343-7200 to confirm current stock before you drive over.
Enough structure and oak to stand up to a grilled ribeye without flinching.
The original mixed blacks blend, Zinfandel forward, the bottle that built the brand.
A magnum with a Goya label reads as a serious gift at a hundred dollars.