What winery makes the prisoner?

Orin Swift's winemaker, Dave Phinney, made the first Prisoner wine in 2000 with a 385 case production. The wine soon had a cult following and Phinney sold the Zinfandel blend and a few other labels in 2010 to The Prisoner Wine Company for $40 million.

What winery makes the prisoner wine?

Following the sale of the brand to Constellation, what used to be The Prisoner — the aforementioned red blend — has become The Prisoner Wine Company, a winery brand that now offers its flagship label, plus 13 other varieties.

Who owns the prisoner winery?

Purchased by Constellation Brands in 2016 the brand now produces 85,000 cases a year and focuses on not just the famous Prisoner Red Blend but also on high end Cabernet Sauvignon and interesting varieties such as Charbono and Chenin Blanc.

What wines are made by prisoners?

Did Orin Swift sell the prisoner?

Keen not to be shackled by its success, Phinney sold The Prisoner in 2008 to concentrate on his boutique brand, Orin Swift, named after his father's middle name and mother's maiden name.

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Does Gallo own Orin Swift?

Gallo announced that it has acquired Phinney's company, Orin Swift Cellars. Neither side would disclose a purchase price. The acquisition includes the brand, inventory and St. Helena tasting room.

What is the new prisoner wine?

Napa Valley, CA, (October X, 2020) – Today, The Prisoner Wine Company announces the introduction of a new Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Carneros Chardonnay to accompany its iconic flagship Napa Valley Red Blend under the label of “The Prisoner.” The brand shook the industry over two decades ago with the first ...

Why is it called prisoner wine?

The Prisoner Wine Company is named after the flagship wine that founding winemaker Dave Phinney originally produced with his inaugural release from 2000, a mere 385 cases.

Who Makes 8 Years in the Desert wine?

8 Years in the Desert is a California Red Wine from Orin Swift Cellars in Saint Helena, California, USA. While this wine is classified as a Zinfandel by some stores, Orin Swift Cellars calls it a Zinfandel Blend.

Where are prisoner wines made?

The Prisoner Wine Company is a Californian wine producer, based in Rutherford of Napa Valley. It was founded with the inaugural vintage of The Prisoner, a red-blend of six different grape varieties, first produced in 2000.

Are prisoner wines good?

For movie night: The Prisoner Red Blend

Vivid aromas of Bing cherry and roasted fig and a rich, smooth finish: It's a wine that deserves the considerable acclaim it has garnered over many years, while remaining accessible for even a novice wine drinker.

Why is the prisoner wine so good?

The Prisoner Wine Company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of winemaking. Our partners in this vision are phenomenal growers throughout California's premier growing regions who are dedicated to cultivating unique grape varieties. Through them, we source fruit from more than 100 vineyards across the state.

What wines does Dave Phinney make?

Dave Phinney produces wines under the California-based Orin Swift label (Abstract, Mannequin, Mercury Head, Papillon, Palermo and Veladora) and is a partner in a host of other winemaking projects abroad.

Where are prisoners made?

The most famous television programme filmed here is THE PRISONER, filmed on location at Portmeirion in 1966 and 1967. The Six-of-One Prisoner Appreciation Society holds an annual Prisoner Convention at Portmeirion.

How much does a bottle of the prisoner cost?

$49. The Prisoner Red Blend was inspired by the wines first made by the Italian immigrants who originally settled in Napa Valley.

What wine is similar to the prisoner?

The Rushrose GSM provides a bold blend of reds and is 44% Grenache, 44% Syrah, and 12% Mourvedre. Just like The Prisoner wines, it offers a full body and smooth taste. Similar to The Prisoner wines, this red blend offers a complex taste filled with notes of deep flavor like spice and cassis.

Is Saldo wine made by prisoners?

Produced by the wildly popular Prisoner Wine Co., this zinfandel is blended with syrah and petite sirah to create a delicious and juicy wine with classic blackberry and cherry flavors with a hint of chocolate.

Is Prisoner owned by Gallo?

In 2010 Phinney sold the Prisoner, at that time an 85,000-case brand, to Huneeus Vintners for $40 million. Huneeus grew the Prisoner's production to 170,000 cases, then sold the brand to Constellation for $285 million - two months before Phinney sold Orin Swift.

What did Orin Swift sell for?

After years of hard work and well-deserved fame, Phinney, now 45, sold Orin Swift and his other wine brands and assets for a cool $300 million.

Who owns Savage & Cooke distillery?

The Savage & Cooke distillery, owned by Napa Valley winemaker Dave Phinney, is located on historic Mare Island and opened in 2018.

Is Dave Phinney Orin a swift?

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Does Orin Swift have a winery?

In August of 2013 Orin Swift Cellars opened a narrow tasting room almost across the street from their old office – and right next door to what was the St. Helena Wine Center (a wine shop which closed permanently in 2021). In 2022, Orin Swift took over the space that St.

What grapes are in prisoner wine?

The famous blend combines Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono from throughout the Napa Valley, combining the grapes into a robust, flavorful explosion of soft, richly rounded fruit and body.