The Prisoner Wine Co. - The Prisoner Derange Red Blend 2023
Product details
| Management number | 253524979 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$46.90 | Model Number | 253524979 | ||
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Introduction
The Prisoner Derange Red Blend is a wine from the United States, specifically the Napa Valley subregion within California. The Prisoner Wine Company, known for its bold style, was founded on the philosophy of creating 'mixed blacks' that were inspired by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley. The winery's first release, 'The Prisoner', quickly achieved cult status and sparked a trend toward innovative California red blends. The name 'Derange' is French for 'deranged' or 'disordered', reflecting the blend's nature of combining high-elevation and premium lots from across the portfolio.
Wine Description
This wine is a powerfully structured red blend, typically composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and Syrah. Other varietals used in the blend often include Merlot, Malbec, and Zinfandel. The wine presents a dark and silky appearance. On the nose, it is full of aromas such as bramble fruit, dark cherry, baking spices, vanilla bean, dark chocolate, and caramel.
It is full bodied with a rich and full mouthfeel. The palate offers layers of vanilla, cassis, and sweet black fruit, framed by soft, plush tannins and a balanced acidity. Notes of toasty oak, plum skin, and herbal hints of bay leaf and sage add complexity, leading to an opulent, velvety finish. The wine is aged for 18 months in 100% French and American oak barrels, with 45% new oak. The optimal drinking window is not explicitly listed, though its structure suggests it has ageing potential. There is no information to indicate that the wine is organic.
Food Pairing
The Prisoner Derange Red Blend pairs well with rich, savoury main courses. Recommended pairings include Kalbi Short Ribs or Chicken Mole Tostada. Its structure and flavour profile also complement grilled meats, such as grilled pork ribs with a hot/sour dipping sauce, or a perfectly cooked steak. Other suggestions are lamb, veal, and poultry.
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