Amavi Cellars

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.9279 ratings
8.941 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

This is the wine we opened yesterday evening the 2009 Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. From Walla Walla, Washington I have always been very impressed with this winery. I have not had a bad wine from here since Gary Vaynerchuk reported on the 2007 a number of years ago and I rushed out to buy it on his recommendation. I have several vintages in my cellar and I believe at least one more 2007.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, licorice, leather, menthol, herbaceous notes and dark soil.

On the palate is black cherry blackberry, black currant, green bell pepper, spice, herbaceous and dark tilled earth.

This wine is full bodied smooth full mouthfeel medium+ acidity and medium + well integrated fine grained tannins the move seamlessly into a long dark fruit herbaceous dark soil finish. Here we are again on the precipice of our nations birthday. It is time to reflect on where we are in our lives and where we are going as a nation. I wish everyone a wonderful 4th of July long weekend since the 4th falls on Tuesday this year and I am sure many of us will be taking an extra long weekend. Enjoy yourselves and please be respectful of one another. Stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

This is the wine we opened yesterday evening the 2009 Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. From Walla Walla, Washington I have always been very impressed with this winery. I have not had a bad wine from here since Gary Vaynerchuk reported on the 2007 a number of years ago and I rushed out to buy it on his recommendation. I have several vintages in my cellar and I believe at least one more 2007.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, black currant, licorice, leather, menthol, herbaceous notes and dark soil.

On the palate is black cherry blackberry, black currant, green bell pepper, spice, herbaceous and dark tilled earth.

This wine is full bodied smooth full mouthfeel medium+ acidity and medium + well integrated fine grained tannins the move seamlessly into a long dark fruit herbaceous dark soil finish. Here we are again on the precipice of our nations birthday. It is time to reflect on where we are in our lives and where we are going as a nation. I wish everyone a wonderful 4th of July long weekend since the 4th falls on Tuesday this year and I am sure many of us will be taking an extra long weekend. Enjoy yourselves and please be respectful of one another. Stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Jun 30th, 2023
Maggie Harrison

stony quality, dried floral, dark fruits. full, balanced, lively, structured. medium tannins, medium +.

stony quality, dried floral, dark fruits. full, balanced, lively, structured. medium tannins, medium +.

Nov 11th, 2022
"Odedi"

Deep ruby in color with a short purplish rim.

Fruity nose with black currants, blueberries, wood, vanilla, spices, vegetables, herbs, earth, black pepper, dust and graphite.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, blueberries, currants, vanilla, wood, spices, peppercorn, dark coffee, tobacco leaf, earth, bitter herbs, spices and vegetables.

Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Cabernet based Bordeaux blend from Walla Walla Valley. Earthy with mild complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Needs an hour to open up properly.

Good by itself and better with food. I paired it with a cheese with truffles, and it was very enjoyable together.

Feels like a blend of old world and new world wine. Would be interesting to see it develop in the next few years.

A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged in mostly French oak barrels (28% new).

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$33.

Deep ruby in color with a short purplish rim.

Fruity nose with black currants, blueberries, wood, vanilla, spices, vegetables, herbs, earth, black pepper, dust and graphite.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, blueberries, currants, vanilla, wood, spices, peppercorn, dark coffee, tobacco leaf, earth, bitter herbs, spices and vegetables.

Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Cabernet based Bordeaux blend from Walla Walla Valley. Earthy with mild complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Needs an hour to open up properly.

Good by itself and better with food. I paired it with a cheese with truffles, and it was very enjoyable together.

Feels like a blend of old world and new world wine. Would be interesting to see it develop in the next few years.

A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged in mostly French oak barrels (28% new).

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$33.

May 25th, 2019
Daniel P. Drake

Hello everyone, I have gone back tonight to a wine that I have liked for a long time. I have opened the 2015 Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon from the Walla Walla Valley a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

On the nose there are notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, cedar, vanilla, rose petals, pencil lead, forest floor and a bit of minerality.

At first sip brings back a rush of memories of the first Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and floods my mind to over flowing. The notes on the palate are of black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, cedar, herbs, a bit of oak and a good earthiness.

This wine is full bodied that is well balanced with medium + acidity and medium + mouth gripping tannins that lead to a long dusty earth and dark fruit finish. I am very happy with this wine and at the price point I bought this at.plan on purchasing a few more. Have a great week, be safe and enjoy wine. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Hello everyone, I have gone back tonight to a wine that I have liked for a long time. I have opened the 2015 Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon from the Walla Walla Valley a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

On the nose there are notes of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, cedar, vanilla, rose petals, pencil lead, forest floor and a bit of minerality.

At first sip brings back a rush of memories of the first Amavi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon and floods my mind to over flowing. The notes on the palate are of black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, cedar, herbs, a bit of oak and a good earthiness.

This wine is full bodied that is well balanced with medium + acidity and medium + mouth gripping tannins that lead to a long dusty earth and dark fruit finish. I am very happy with this wine and at the price point I bought this at.plan on purchasing a few more. Have a great week, be safe and enjoy wine. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

1 person found it helpfulOct 23rd, 2019
"Odedi"

This is a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley, Washington.

Showing black fruits with chocolates, earth, light vegetables, pencil lead, peppercorn, leather, tobacco, earth and green herbs.

Dry on the palate with a spicy and tangy finish.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$33.

This is a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley, Washington.

Showing black fruits with chocolates, earth, light vegetables, pencil lead, peppercorn, leather, tobacco, earth and green herbs.

Dry on the palate with a spicy and tangy finish.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$33.

1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2019
Stacy Stadnik

Not sure how it made top 100.

Not sure how it made top 100.

1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.7

A tad young, I suspect it will get a lot better in a few years.

A tad young, I suspect it will get a lot better in a few years.

1 person found it helpfulSep 13th, 2014
Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

9.3

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May 29th, 2017
Paul Weil

Consistently good, this CS is all currant fruit and bright acidity.

Consistently good, this CS is all currant fruit and bright acidity.

Jan 17th, 2017
Jordan Gianelli

Great value. Really nice acidity, juicy but firms out. Deep black fruits and lots of them!

Great value. Really nice acidity, juicy but firms out. Deep black fruits and lots of them!

Jan 22nd, 2016