2023 The Prisoner Wine Company Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon, California

The 2023 Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon from The Prisoner Wine Company offers a bold and modern expression of California Cabernet Sauvignon, combining rich fruit with the distinctive character that defines the Unshackled collection. Crafted from carefully selected California vineyards, the wine showcases the generous fruit, smooth texture and approachable style associated with the brand.

The palate is rich and expressive, with layers of blackberry, black cherry, cassis and blueberry complemented by hints of purple plum, cracked pepper, bay leaf, crushed herbs and toasted vanilla. Plush, polished tannins provide structure while maintaining a smooth and generous texture, leading to a lingering finish with balanced fruit and subtle oak spice.

Aged for 15 months in a combination of French and American oak, including approximately 55% new oak, the 2023 vintage brings together concentrated dark fruit and polished oak character. The result is a full-bodied California Cabernet Sauvignon that is rich and immediately appealing while retaining enough structure and depth to develop further with bottle age.