The Prisoner
Red Blend
California
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Red Blend
ABV
14.5%
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2030), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2030, with a drinking horizon to 2033.
The ‘22 Red Blend.
The Prisoner Red Blend 2022 is from California, United States.
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
The Prisoner Red Blend 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 2022 vintage
The Prisoner's 2022 Red Blend comes from California, United States.
About The Prisoner
The Prisoner's Red Blend comes from California, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Short ribs
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Slow-smoked barbecue ribs with dry rub and sauce
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged cheddar
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is The Prisoner Red Blend 2022?
The Prisoner Red Blend 2022 is from California, United States.
What does The Prisoner Red Blend 2022 taste like?
The Prisoner Red Blend 2022 has a full body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should The Prisoner Red Blend 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2030. 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 Red Blend 2022?
Pair this wine with Short ribs; Slow-smoked barbecue ribs with dry rub and sauce; or Aged cheddar.