The Prisoner Wine Company
The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2031), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2031, with a drinking horizon to 2036.
The ‘22 The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a Napa Valley red built around Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Winemaker notes for the 2022 describe Bing cherry, dark chocolate, clove, roasted fig, raspberry, and boysenberry, with a smooth finish.
The 2022 vintage
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a Napa Valley release from The Prisoner Wine Company.
About The Prisoner Wine Company
This Cabernet Sauvignon is a separate bottling from The Prisoner Wine Company's flagship red blend.
From the cellar: pair with
Grilled steak
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Barbecued ribs
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised short ribs
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon 2022?
The Prisoner Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a Napa Valley red built around Cabernet Sauvignon.
What does The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 taste like?
Winemaker notes for the 2022 describe Bing cherry, dark chocolate, clove, roasted fig, raspberry, and boysenberry, with a smooth finish.
When should The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2036. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2031. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon 2022?
Pair this wine with Grilled steak; Barbecued ribs; or Braised short ribs.