The Prisoner Wine Company Chardonnay
The Prisoner Wine Company Chardonnay is a 14.5% ABV white wine in a 750mL bottle — a bold, expressive Chardonnay from the cool-climate Carneros region of Napa Valley, built on a Chardonnay foundation with small additions of Roussanne and Gewürztraminer for aromatic lift. Aged 10 months in French oak, it develops vanilla, baked apple, crème brûlée and toasted oak over ripe stone and tropical fruit, in the full-bodied, polished Prisoner style. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 14.5%
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: Chardonnay-led, with Roussanne and Gewürztraminer
- Aging: 10 months in French oak
- Region: Carneros, Napa Valley, California
- Producer: The Prisoner Wine Company (Dave Phinney)
Chardonnay, the Prisoner Way
Most Chardonnays whisper; this one doesn't bother. Carneros gives it natural acidity and ripe fruit; the Roussanne and Gewürztraminer additions give it perfume; the oak gives it butter and toast. The result is the white-wine equivalent of the red blend that made the brand famous — generous, creamy, immediately engaging. For more, browse Chardonnay, white wine and The Prisoner Wine Company collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vanilla bean, baked apple, pineapple, citrus peel, toasted oak. Palate: ripe stone fruit, apple tart, tropical notes, creamy texture, warm spice. Finish: smooth and lingering, balanced acidity, gentle oak warmth.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled, 50–55°F. Pair with roasted chicken, lobster, grilled seafood, creamy pasta or soft-rind cheeses — richness meets richness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Prisoner Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay? No — it is a Chardonnay-led blend with Roussanne and Gewürztraminer added for texture and aromatics.
Where are the grapes from? Carneros, the cool-climate region straddling southern Napa and Sonoma counties, known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
How is it aged? 10 months in French oak barrels (a mix of old and new), giving butterscotch and vanilla notes.
The boldest white in the cellar — order The Prisoner Chardonnay online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.