Dave

9.2

It seems all the 2018 reviews are from a couple years ago, and I bet they'd go up a point or 2 if they were drinking it now in 2026. This wine is very good, and I think the Syrah is helping it shine at 8 years of age. Nice dark cherries, plums, a touch of spice. Well balanced. I'm not a big fan of The Prisoner, but I'm a fan of this.
Listening to Fountains of Wayne — 20 days ago

Lorenzo Marzilli

9.0

Unshackled 2023. Nose; pepper, cherry. Taste: cherry, leather. I really enjoyed this Cabernet Sauvignon and a great deal for the price. — 2 months ago

Thomas M. Bozzuto

9.5

With Lamb Biryani — 2 months ago

Kent Wessels

9.4

Had at bite and third and main — 24 days ago

Kerri

9.2

Prisoner Red Blend is delicious as always. Jammy fruit with earthy notes and depth, light tannins, mild leathery notes — a month ago

Brian Lenich

9.2

Snow day on Sunday with Amy — 2 months ago

Lyle

9.0

Tart and a little earthly, nice finish — 3 months ago

Nic Anderson

9.2

Pepper, strawberries, red licorice on the nose. Vanilla, plum, and citrus on the taste. Paired nicely with charcuterie and dark chocolate. I bought, I think if I cellar the other for another year or two, it would be great. — 2 months ago

Ming L

9.2

Second time tasting this 2018 bottling. Four years on, the 2018 Headlock has softened and found better harmony. The once dense core has relaxed, with plum, blackberry compote, and blueberry giving way to dark cherry, cocoa, and gentle smoke. The flamboyant Prisoner richness remains, but tannins are more polished and the sweet spice better integrated. Acidity also softens but still has enough to lift the palate. A lot to like here.

— 2 months ago

Jessica Williams

9.7

Christmas gift. Bolder thrown most Pinots. — 2 months ago