The Prisoner Wine Company

THE BEST OF THE DAY! Very cool environment and vibe. Bo was fun and engaging as a host. The wine was spectacular, and the food was even better! An overall memorable experience for sure! I would love to visit again. Visit if you have a chance!!

Good winery to visit in Napa Valley (Santa Helena), you can choose where you want your tasting experience, indoor or outdoor. The Line Up experience was good, tasting products that are sold exclusively in the winery, not in the market. Johnathan explained the about the different wines they produce in their properties.

Ambassador Jonathon was fantastic in introducing me to a winery I had not previously heard of. The Prisoner Wine Company produces incredible wines and their cellar door is a modern, art filled experience. I was fortunate to taste several of their premium wines paired with delicious gourmet local products.

There was nothing that attracted my attention in particular. This winery was almost empty even on weekends. I think it's a bit of a red flag. On the other hand, the staff service was good. They were willing to explain about the wine.

I recently visited The Prisoner Wine Company with my husband and dog, and it was nothing short of fantastic. The winery, a revamped version of the old Franciscan winery, has been transformed into a modern, welcoming space that's perfect for wine enthusiasts. Our host for the tasting, Red, was a standout. Her knowledge about the wines and the winery's history was impressive, and her helpful demeanor made our experience even more enjoyable. She guided us through each wine with expertise, providing insightful details that enhanced our appreciation for each sip. What made our visit extra special was the warm welcome extended to our four-legged family member. It's not often you find a winery that's as accommodating to pets as The Prisoner Wine Company. Our dog was allowed inside during the tasting, making our experience feel homely and inclusive. The wines themselves were exceptional. We had the opportunity to taste several exclusive wines that are only available to visitors and members of the winery. Each wine was unique, with complex flavors and aromas that spoke of the high quality of their selection. This exclusive offering was so impressive that we decided to join the membership by the end of our visit. Overall, our experience at The Prisoner Wine Company was fantastic. The combination of knowledgeable staff, excellent wines, and a pet-friendly environment made it a memorable visit. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a remarkable wine tasting experience. We're already looking forward to our next visit! Don't forget to tip your host!

Roberto was an awesome wine educator and make our experience very memorable. He taught us the history of the company and shared so many great details to make our experience better. I would recommend anyone coming here request him as your wine educator.

We had a wonderful wine tasting and cheese pairing on a quiet Friday with Red as our guide. Red was phenomenal and really made our tasting the best experience possible! She was very knowledgeable, entertaining, and personable. The location is beautiful, even on a rainy day! We will be back and requesting Red again!

They are more interested in selling tastings than they are in selling wine. Our credit card was charged for $360 to taste six reds that would’ve been cheaper just to buy the whole bottle versus just taste them. If you purchase wine there’s no credit for tasting, even though they were giving us $30 bottles to try, charging us 140 per person No one would Take responsibility. We did not buy wine. I would highly recommend not doing the winery. I think the wines are fine, and they sell them at Costco.

Wow. This place is simply amazing. I came here for a private work event and they certainly rolled out the red carpet for our group. Upon walking in we were greeted with champagne. When we entered they had the tables all set up for our party of 25. We had the tasting menu which included a wine pairing. Everything was fantastic. The servers were amazing and did a really nice job explaining the food and the wine. All of the wine that we tasted were fantastic and we were even offered to buy wine to go at a discounted price. This place gets a 10/10 for service, ambiance and food! When I I come back to Napa this will be my first stop.

The only reason we are giving TPWC two stars is because we liked two of their white wines. We had their red wine from our local retailer so we thought it would be nice to stop enjoy the experience that comes with the beautiful bottle. However, upon accepting our tasting charge, our host, Christian, brought us to our seats and provided us with the wine flights and LITERALLY left us just sitting there while he attended to another party outside! That is absolutely fine, but we ask that you divide your time accordingly as we had the intentions of purchasing multiple bottles of the two whites we liked. Note, the tasting room WAS NOT BUSY AT ALL. At some point, I had to go up to the hostess and let her know that we would like to check out with the two wines and two candles. While checking out, Christian came behind the bar and basically said, "good luck in your law and cyber security career." Never coming back here as my husband will discourage me from coming to commercial tasting rooms. Nonetheless, I bugged him enough for him to say yes, sadly. The interior design is beautiful nonetheless.

Had a great experience !! They ARE dog and kid friendly !!!! (Google says otherwise ) Jaye was our server and was knowledgeable, fun, easy going, generous and attentive ! Yes we bought wine and yes we joined .. lol. Great work Jaye ! lol

What a SPECIAL TREAT, to visit the "home" of our favorite wine! We "walked in" and were treated like we were the only people who would be served that day! The grounds are beautiful! The wine is AMAZING!! The "people"; Adam, Katie, Jaye are ROCK STARS!!

TERRIBLE tasting experience - a true Napa Rip-off. So we arranged a private group tasting for a weekend away with friends! We alerted the winery that 1 person in the group did not drink. Well the winery could care less at on check-in they acknowledged 5 people would be enjoying wine and food pairing & 1 person would not be drinking. After finishing our tasting they charged for 6 people tasting. In addition, the 3 food pairings were not well paired and the overall quality was just ok. Hope this helps people out.

I love this place on a hot summer day! This is like my 20th time here! Love it! The hostess are always friendly and the wines are so good! Definitely a place to chit chat & drink some wine.

Spontaneous drive-by, turn-around, stop-in! We've enjoyed The Prisoner's red blend at restaurants and had to stop in when we realized we were driving right by the tasting room. The building is expansive and beautiful! They didn't have staff available to give us a full tasting for our impromptu visit but they invited us to purchase a glass or a bottle at their bar. We purchased two glasses of the red blend ($24 each if I remember correctly!) and sat out in the sun soaked garden, taking in the various vegetables they grow. It was a fun stop and we'd definitely return to try the full tasting experience.

Beautiful winery with modern decor and an interesting back story. I attended their new wine release and the event was very informative. There was a short discussion and appetizers being handed out, an open bar with four selections of wine and plenty of dessert. I tried a little bit of everything. The fried chicken sandwich slider was delicious. The chicken was really crunchy and I loved the perfect little bun! The tostadas were crispy and refreshing. They had macarons from Bouchon for dessert and I was in heaven! The red wines were a bit too dry for my liking but I really liked the white wine offerings. The space is gorgeous and I would love to come back for a tasting with the girls during regular business hours.

My favorite blend of red wine! I was introduced to the Prisoner wines of all places at a fancy pants restaurant in Denver. You know white tablecloths, team wait staff with starched shirts and smocks, dark wood paneled walls n booths. We entertained a gaggle of our clients team who all have various tastes and preferences. One of the clients recommended the Prisoner red because it had appeal to the variety offolks at the table who like Cabernets, those who trended merlot, and some who wanted Pinot Noir; All for those huge steaks they ordered! Several bottle later, I realized I really liked it. Even those who ate seafood like me, not steak were impressed by the balance of savory, sweet and hearty. The client who recommended it said I should check them out since I live so close to Napa. Well a combination of not being able to get in then the pandemic and busy doing other stuff, we finally scored a tasting to commemorate our anniversary and #1 sons visit. Very modern and industrial inside. Our tasting was so awesome we of course not only purchased 3 bottles but signed up for the membership. We are red wine junkies or at least, I am, and all that we tasted were solid, even the white wine to start us off was good. There are so many wineries in wine country, it's hard to choose. But if you are like me, you know what you like and bold reds with enough of a variety to meet every occasion and cuisine. Then this is a great spot to check out!

The Prisoner has now easily become one of my new favorite wineries in the Napa region! I could not have been more impressed with my experience there. We were welcomed with a complimentary glass of bubbles when we checked in for our reservation for our tasting and within minutes we were greeted and sat at our table in the main tasting room. The decor and aesthetic is like nothing I've seen at any other winery. I love the dark, grungy vibes of this winery! It's very tastefully done. The service of our tasting was beyond! We were given a few extra tastings based on our preferences and what we typically enjoy rather than the standard 4 wines offered. I highly recommend trying the white Pinot noir. It was something I've never tried before and I'm so glad I did, I ended up buying a bottle! I also love that the tasting comes with a complimentary chips and dip plate for each person. It definitely helps to clear the pallet between wines during the tasting. I truly can't say enough good things about my tasting experience here! It's 100% worth the price! I would highly recommend making time to visit The Prisoner during your trip to Napa!

We've been members at Prisoner for a few years now. We came to a tasting with our friend who came all the way from Alabama to get the Napa experience for her 1st time ever on Saturday the 16th. We had a early tasting at 10 am basically right when they opened up. What I like about the membership here is you can taste for free once a month, and you get to modify the bottles on your quarterly order. The grounds here are amazing, they're extremely modern, and have both outdoor and indoor seating. They have good food they give you to order and taste with also. Highly recommend checking this place out.

Wine tasting!! Amazing venue with delicious wine!! David and I stopped here on a whim after leaving V. Sattui Winery. V. Sattui was awesome but FULL of loud children and David and I wanted peace and quiet for another wine tasting. The friendly hostess welcomed us in even though we didn't have a reservation for a tasting. Most wineries require reservations. This winery is STUNNING! Absolutely beautiful with great ambiance. David and I selected the wine tasting with a wine expert and the light bite of food. With tax and service charges it's $104 per person and worth every penny! The hostess started us with a glass of Rose' wine. Once we were seated, we tasted one white plus four red wines. The price included the chefs incredible aranci truffle risotto balls. The wine and food were AWESOME!! "Red" was our wine expert and she was both informative and fun!! She's amazing and an asset to this winery. ALL of the wines included in our tasting were top notch!! We ended up signing up for their wine club and look forward to our first shipment!! Service, wine and food were awesome and a great way to spend an afternoon! We recommend this winery and the tasting experience!!

I was the DD of our group, so I can't really rate the wines, but it was still a very enjoyable visit. There wasn't much grounds to wander through, but they have a nice outdoor patio with covered tables and seating areas with sofas and chairs. The vibe was very relaxed, with a soundtrack of Yacht rock. All the servers were super friendly and accommodating. Our group included a toddler and an infant, and they didn't mind letting the kids sit at the tasting table with us. My group had the 4-wine tasting, but they brought out 2 extra wines to taste just because. I got to try some of the food included in the tasting and they were yummy. The arancinis were crispy outside and creamy inside. The charcuterie board had meats, cheeses, nuts, and dried fruits. You can also order additional food from their menu. They even have dim sum, but we didn't try that. Overall, we all enjoyed ourselves and definitely worth a visit when in St. Helena/Napa.

Located right off the main highway in Napa. This lovely winery is of course sold pretty much everywhere you can buy wine. However, I wasn't prepared for the winery to be so beautiful. they did not have staff available for a tasting, but they do have a full bar and we were able to buy a bottle and then sit outside in the gorgeous weather and enjoy it.

TL;DR dim sum tasting is a must try if you are looking for a unique experience and want a whole meal On a recent United flight I was browsing the airline magazine (Hemispheres) because I was bored and saw a blurb about the dim sum wine tasting and knew I had to try it. I've been wine tasting in Napa Valley, but not to this place. My parents in their 30+ years of living in California have never been wine tasting before, and neither has my SO so I figured this was a good opportunity to finally take them. I booked the reservation through Chase's dining portal which is powered by Tock. It was priced at $175/person plus a 20% administrative fee, so it came out to ~$1k for 4 people. Good thing I had UR points + 10x back with the CSR. You could cancel for free up to 72hr in advance otherwise they charge in full if you are even 15 min late. Knowing this we arrived pretty early, and upon checking in we were given a first pour of their blanc de blanc as a palate cleanser. The hostess was very nice and informative when my dad asked her why they chose that particular wine. After waiting a bit and being offered another pour we were seated in the tasting hall along with what looked like 2 other parties also doing the same tasting (separately). We had a clear view of the kitchen where the chef was preparing the meal. We were offered 3 pours: chardonnay, pinot noir, and the famous red blend. The vibe overall was very casual. The hosts all wore North Face vests with The Prisoner label and they played modern music (Give Me Everything by Pitbull for example). I much prefer casual over the overly formal places for sure. The food was pretty good! It definitely did not taste "Chinese" though - my parents said it was lacking MSG flavor lol. But they did pair well with the wine. The standout food was definitely the brussel sprouts, and the standout wine was the red blend for us. Chili oil was a delight. After the main courses we were given a choice of coffee/tea and yuzu tart for dessert. Everything was portioned out for us but we actually left feeling pretty full. We didn't even finish all the food! I was concerned at first because I was looking for reviews of this experience and didn't see much, but it was worth the $$$ imo. I'd also like to shout out the service because my mom had knocked over and broke a glass and they were really chill about it. I would recommend this tasting 100%. The grounds however didn't have much, just a vegetable/herb garden, but it was a nice area to sit and rest after our meal.

They are known for their red wines, especially the red blend. The wine tasting was great. If you are a fan of white wine i believe they only have a Chardonnay but it is delicious. Highly recommend doing the tasting or stopping by with a group.

Lovely aesthetic and awesome service. Bo was a great host. We tried several wines and were very pleased. The charcuterie selection paired really well with the wines we tasted. Can't wait to return soon!

A+ for customer service. We were immediately welcomed sans-appointment and made to feel comfortable. Our wine guide (I don't know the proper title) was well-informed, thoughtful, attentive and generally a pleasure to deal with. The physical space was modern, bright and beautiful. Also, The Prisoner merch was epic and I admit that was where I spent some cash. The wine was OK to good. Not great, but not bad either. In the middle. Two of the four wines I tasted were good. I bought one bottle. The other two were not of interest to me. Definitely worth stopping for the ambiance and experience. Also the tapas was AMAZING. But don't expect to find your next great wine here. The four stars are for the service, the personnel, the ambiance and the swag. The wine I would give 3 out of 5 stars.

We were lucky enough to walk in and do a patio tasting later in the afternoon! Adam was our awesome guide and we loved him! The wine was fantastic and we look forward to our bottles arriving at home. The outdoor patio is beautiful and the experience was laid back and perfect. We will back!

Great wine but wine hostess was unpleasant and made our experience uncomfortable. I was really looking forward to coming here again after being invited by a member. The wines were really good so that is the only reason for the 3 stars. I probably won't ever come back again.

The prisoner location offers a different feel that most of the Napa wineries. Chains, rustic, metals, and overall a dark gothic feel brings an ambiance that feels hip and stoic. The wines were a delight especially the cab which can only be purchased in select situations. The tasting was solid and it was interesting to learn of their Australian blends. Would recommend for something different

The Prisoner Wine Company, located in St. Helena, California, is a must-visit for wine lovers looking for a truly unique experience. The welcome glass of champagne was appreciated while checking in for our reservation. We elected to try the wine + dim-sum pairing which aims "to explore the complexity of your palate with a selection of dim-sum-inspired culinary bites." It certainly achieved that goal and more! This is a great experience to share with a group of friends, especially with the dim-sum theme. You'll get four wines to pair with your multi-course dim-sum meal. The salads were quite unique but if you know me, I'm all about the meat and desserts lol. The pork and truffle mushroom dumplings were my favorite. The yuzu lemon tarts and smore bites almost made me cry tears of joy lol. I found myself gravitating more toward the red wine blend during the experience. The portion sizes were generous and everyone left feeling satisfied. The space itself is gorgeous and has really unique gothic-inspired decor with bold metals and hardwoods. They also have an outdoor patio and garden seating. Each section felt like a completely different venue. Super cool!

We have now visited the tasting lounge a couple of times for the Dim Sum pairing. The food is inventive and yummy....great pairings. The staff is super friendly and the service is great. We had our own table for this experience so ambiance was nice.

Been a member here for close to a year, we joined last summer and have been to visit many times. The 6-bottle lineup is worth every penny if a) you love their wines and b) you visit the winery with friends and loved ones. I go almost once a month and the service is always amazing, it really feels like they roll out the red carpet for us. Love the little snacks they serve that compliment the wines, the tastings are included in your membership so take advantage of this beautiful space and service. Favorite sommeliers are Greg and Roberto.

Super disappointing visit. I was so excited to finally visit this winery. It's been on my bucket list of wineries for quite some time. Did the tasting flight , which was 4 taste for 100 dollars. OUCH! The waiter was disinterested in us and failed to check on us at all. Simply poured all four tastes and left. Never circled back to see if we wanted to purchase wine. This was our first stop of the day. I was so disappointed as I really really wanted to love this place! The experience isn't worth the money. The winery itself was very beautiful and the small bite was delicious. However, they over severed the two elderly women and man behind us who were obnoxiously loud. Since the women were wine club members the wait staff kept serving them. This totally ruined the experience.

Had a lovely time. Wine was delicious and Laura, the woman who poured our tasting, made it particularly enjoyable with her knowledge of the wine and the history of the area. Two big thumbs up.

This was a fun experience-tasting with personable staff who were knowledgeable but relaxed. Their reputation precedes them in terms of making full bodied enjoyable wines.

Roberto was the best tasting guide we have had in all of Napa and Sonoma Valleys! He was friendly, enthusiastic, very educational and patient. He maintained a delightful sense of humor throughout all of our questions. Roberto made this one of our best tastings ever!!

We went to the Prisoner Wine tasting just before Thanksgiving and it was amazing. I have done wine tasting all over the Napa valley having lived here for over 30 years and truthfully it was the absolute best wine and service I have ever received. Roberto was amazing. My cousin from Australian was visiting and we had the perfect day Thank you to everyone at Prisoner Wine

My husband and I selected this experience as we are fond of Prisoner wines and wanted to explore them further while we were in the Napa area. Our host and sommelier, Roberto, was exceptional in his breadth and depth of knowledge and was gracious in answering many questions we posed. We left with tons of additional knowledge and insights (as well as great wines)! The winery itself is so beautiful with a sophisticated modernist design. We were treated to a private tasting room, and lovely charcuterie that paired well with our tasting menu. This is a do not miss if you're in Napa, and Roberto was a superb host! Thank you for making our visit so memorable!

The Prisoner is one of our absolute favorite wines so when we planned a trip to Napa it was important that we made our way there. It's a tasting room only but they do have a garden outside. Service was pretty slow but it seemed like they were feeling the growing pains of COVID staffing like most places. We got a lot of cool history with our four glass tasting and an unexpected complimentary cheese plate as well. They have ample outdoor and indoor seating and even a few TVs for the men in your lives who can't go a Saturday without sports. Members of our group ended up joining, the wine was stellar just as expected. They do quarterly deliveries that cannot be picked up in house due to volume but we liked that you could space out shipments throughout the year compared to the usual biannual shipments. Definitely worth the stop while in Napa.

The Prisoner is a crowd pleasing winery for a reason: they deliver. It's owned by Constellation Brands (parent company of Robert Mondavi) but don't let your love of "non-commercial" wines dissuade you from booking a tasting. What they've done to expand on David Phinney's cutting-edge brand is a fine example of showmanship. The red blend is still bold and inviting. Beyond this, there is so much more inside the most decadent "tasting lounge" in St. Helena. The building feels more like a private social club than a tasting room. There is an outdoor space, a bar, special tables tucked away for private pairings. The chef and culinary team nailed it on our last visit - mini tacos, spiced watermelon and fiscalini pancake were on the menu. Beyond The Prisoner Brand, is their Saldo label. We love both. Although you can easily find many of these blends in your local store, the winery is a special place to taste great wine in a beautiful setting.

5 stars all around and a huge thank you to Jaye, who took excellent care of us. And a huge thank you to Leonard who brought us tasty focaccia to soak up the alcohol, much needed since I was with a pack of booze-hounds. So glad my friend is a member here, as we were given our own little room to enjoy their fabulous wines. Our tasting also came with two cute charcuterie boards, with a fine assortment of cheese, crackers, spreads, fruits and nuts. Reds: -Loved the Deranged. Blackberry cobbler, tobacco, and vanilla. Rich and delicious. -2019 Red Blend: Amazing. Roasted fig and a bunch of berries. -Unshackled Cab Sauv: Our friend loved Cabs and this was no exception. Stone fruits, blackberry and cloves. White: -Saldo Chenin Blanc was a crowd fave. Hints of ripe peach, cantaloupe, honey. Bought a few bottles of this to take home. Their glasses are super cute, the decor is great, and the service really was top notch. Everyone was friendly and we def had a great time. Can't plan another Napa trip without a visit to our friends here at Prisoner.

Went with my cousins two weekends ago and the area and ambiance itself was great, food was meh, im writing this review more for the service, an asian lady in her 60s or 70s served us and made the experience distasteful for us, she was rude to my family members and threatened to kick out one of my cousins who didnt display any type of behavior that would expel him, everytime she came back we gladly kept thanking her to at least try some kindness but she kept forcing unsolicited rudeness throughout the whole experience, when asking for certain things she would say "ill get you you, but ill need to clock out first" luckily the experience was saved by another waiter who was kind and actually talked to us about the different wines, To Prisoner Management: please re evaluate that staff member and please take note of her, she clearly needs etiquette training and to be working at an establishment where good customer service is expected, this is not the place for her if she keeps displaying this behavior

Reservation for 2 people for $100 per. Nick was our sommelier and he was nice, but the service was pour the wine, give a quick description, and tend to other tables. Just doesn't feel like an experience worth $100. The wines were not to my liking unfortunately, but it might be better to other people. Didn't learn much about the history of the winery or the wines.

Modern looking architecture and stone don't really scream "winery" to me, but it turned out to be a very chill and relaxing vibe out on the patio. It was hot out, but still comfortable under the shaded overhang. Inside the bar area was cool and air conditioned. The bathrooms were especially clean and nice, which is always a good sign to me. Even though our tasting was for 4 wines, it turned into 6 because of the complimentary rose and the addition of the "headlock" which they threw in simply because we mentioned it. The charcuterie plates and arancinis were absolutely delicious and really complimented the wines. My toddler especially enjoyed the Parmesan fries. It was a great mix of different wines, but I have to say I keep coming back to the Prisoner Red blend. I can't help myself, it's so dang smooth! The service was great! Our server was knowledgeable, listened to us, and brought us what we needed. I love that they kept our water glasses full too on this hot day! Overall it was a great vibe and place to hang with a large group. We never felt rushed or like we had to leave. It never got too crowded, though there were plenty of people there. One downside is you're not going to get those great classic winery views that you'd expect in Napa, but if you're just looking for a chill place to sip good wine and relax, this is it!

3.5 Stars. Im sort of a wine snob. Yeah my wine fridge is fool of Bordeaux's and cult wines Prisoner has got the packaging and marketing down better than most anyone in the valley. Their remake of Franciscan winery (which they bought) is gorgeous. Beautiful big spaces to taste and intimate places to mingle. It's just that the wines are okay and when you account for the price they are just so so and better things can be found in the valley...imho. Their red blend is probably the best of the bunch. Service and ambiance are wonderful though.

If you visit this vineyard ask for Jay! She truly is the hostess with the mostest! She is extremely knowledgeable and keeps its real. She made our first visit extremely memorable and greatly appreciate the time she spent to share the history and culture of Prisoner. She's a gem! Thank you Jay!

We came here to celebrate our anniversary. As soon as we walked up to the entrance we were greeted by their lovely hostess. We waited a few minutes to be seated at our table, but that's ok cause the wait was worth it. We loved their venue. Plenty of lighting and beautiful furniture. Although we just had a huge lunch, we were still able to have their wine and food pairing. Everything was delicious and just the perfect amount for our already full bellies.

The Prisoner - oh how you've become my favorite Chardonnay. And the red blend... the Red Blend is a yes. Try it - you will love it. Kent was great and my husband and I really enjoyed his presence. The way he described the wine at The Prisoner was that it was yummy wine, which it was. We will be coming back as I want to do the dim sum tasting and of course to get more of that delicious red blend and Chardonnay.

On a recent girls' trip, two friends and I showed up at Prisoner spontaneously, hoping for a wine tasting since we knew we liked their wine, and the wine from the adjoining Saldo salon. We didn't have a reservation so weren't sure what our chances were, and the receptionist let us know that they were fully booked but we could walk up to the counter and get ourselves a glass if we'd like. We were helped by one of their wine experts and servers, Jaye, who took us under her wing, told us a ton about the wines we were most interested in, and let us try some samples. It was a more personalized experience than we received anywhere else in Napa and Calistoga that entire weekend, even at places where we paid $$ for formal wine tastings, and in the end, we bought cases of wine we loved, and walked away with the feeling that we now had a great connection for the future. I'll be calling Jaye to put together cases for upcoming holidays, for gifts, and just for myself -- if you ever go there, ask for her by name. You won't be disappointed in the wine -- she will guide you towards some great stuff -- and you'll understand why she's singular among the people you meet in that area. **And to the managers -- I don't go out of my way to write Yelp reviews often; I think I've only done it once or twice in fact. You have a gem in Jaye.

We had a wonderful time with Kent! It was an above and beyond tasting experience. He was a charismatic individual that made the experience so much more special for us. The wines were truly incredible, we will be back!

Service was fairly good. I appreciate that they connect with incarcerated people. But the wines were uninteresting. And the tasting charge was very pricey in view of the experience. Would not go back.

Love this place. I have dropped by a couple of times to grab a glass on my way from the spa. I love the outdoor seating area. The full wine tastings are a bit on the price side (hence the 4 stars). However, you can get a glass and buy a bottle to go. On a late Friday afternoon (late October), I reserved the wine tasting with pizza and music for three people. It was super nice and chilled. Our host was the best! We were celebrating my husband's birthday. My husband enjoyed himself. He is not a big wine drinker but he did like the Prisoner red. I was surprised as I thought he would prefer one of the white wines. The lounge is spacious and if you are in the area try it out for size.

These wines are delicious. I've been drinking them for some time now and highly recommend you visiting their tasting room.

We were in St. Helena for our 33rd wedding anniversary, and decided to book a food and wine pairing at the Prisoner Wine Company. My wife is a lover of full bodied red wines - and tried Prisoner at the recommendation of my brother, who is a Chef. She had some experience with their wines - and was interested to see what they would be offering at the winery. We've also done a fair amount of these wine and food pairings at wineries - and the food is usually "good" but not stellar. We were *very* pleasantly surprised with our experience at Prisoner. The food was very, very good - and they paired it with some great wines for my wife. She was very happy with the whole experience. We had Beau as our host - and he did an amazing job taking care of us - and providing great information regarding the wines and Prisoner as a whole. My wife was so impressed, she joined their club. We will definitely be back.

Really impressed with the wines. Quality and pours. The pinot stood out. The snacks were also very good. Would come again. -- workingman's gourmand

The educator we had was great. The wines were not. There were extra fees charged at the time of reservation on Tock bringing the already high price of $85 to over $100 per person for the tasting. We love the Prisoner Red Blend and thought it would be fun to be introduced to some new wines but they all fell very flat. Experience not worth the money. Been to many wineries and have never left wine on the table. Left two glasses out of four untouched.

Odds are you know The Prisoner due to its iconic label inspired by 19th century Goya painting. Their first wine became a cult classic, not just due to the label, but also because it used a blend of high end grapes that changed the notion of Red Blend as "just" a table wine. We came for the holiday tasting experience. It starts with their sparkling and includes four other wines, paired with nuts, bread and cheese. The tasting room was full but they set us up in the spacious waiting room; we preferred this anyway since it was less crowded. 2018 ERASED, Sparkling Chardonnay: this is dry, not buttery. We were told it's blended with gewürztraminer. The group was split 2-2 with the proponents noting it would pair well with almost anything. 2019 THE PRISONER: this is the classic red blend with everything imaginable. Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Petite Sirah, & Charbono. Easy drinking. The 2019 is rawer than the 18 but I think it's better. 2019 PINOT NOIR: this was the groups favorite. Blended with some petite Syrah. Pronounced cherries and maybe some vanilla. 2019 HEADLOCK: A Charbono! My unexpected personal fav maybe because it's so unusual. Lots of fruit (plum?) with spice (cinnamon?). Don't think I would stand up to juicy steak but perfect for cheese. We interacted with several workers and they were all over-the-top nice.

The Prisoners Wine Company is an exceptional choice that is guaranteed to exceed your expectations! The level of service provided by Greg was nothing short of extraordinary, as his extensive knowledge truly enhanced our experience. The ambiance of the venue is delightfully sophisticated, making it an ideal setting for a memorable outing. Every aspect of our visit left a lasting impression, and I cannot wait to return. In fact, I was so impressed that I immediately signed up for their wine club, a testament to both my adoration for their wines and the seamless process involved. If you're seeking an unforgettable wine experience that is both enjoyable and hassle-free, look no further than The Prisoners Wine Company.