Avalon

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.8764 ratings
8.816 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, 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
Ainsley

Red cherries, blackberry, chocolate notes on the palette. Not a wine I’d run back to get compared to other Napa Cabs of this vintage.

Red cherries, blackberry, chocolate notes on the palette. Not a wine I’d run back to get compared to other Napa Cabs of this vintage.

Dec 19th, 2020
"Odedi"

This 10 year old Napa Cabernet is drinking very nicely now. Showing black fruits with chocolates, coke, earth, light vegetables, vanilla, oak, licorice and black pepper.

Full bodied elegant and smooth with medium acidity.

Long finish with firm tannins after 3 hours of airtime.

Nice mouthfeel, but let it open up properly.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

90 points

This 10 year old Napa Cabernet is drinking very nicely now. Showing black fruits with chocolates, coke, earth, light vegetables, vanilla, oak, licorice and black pepper.

Full bodied elegant and smooth with medium acidity.

Long finish with firm tannins after 3 hours of airtime.

Nice mouthfeel, but let it open up properly.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

90 points

May 20th, 2019
Paul Weil

Superior to the 2011 vintage, this Cab is full of chocolate, cinnamon, and black cherries with a thick tannic coffee finish. Great cocktail wine 🍷

Superior to the 2011 vintage, this Cab is full of chocolate, cinnamon, and black cherries with a thick tannic coffee finish. Great cocktail wine 🍷

13 people found it helpfulAug 25th, 2014
Jill Dobrowansky

My go-to Napa Valley Cabernet for under $20. Full-bodied with undertones of pepper and black currants

My go-to Napa Valley Cabernet for under $20. Full-bodied with undertones of pepper and black currants

5 people found it helpfulDec 28th, 2014
Purple Wine Company

Avalon celebrates the world’s most popular grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes grown in selected sub-appellations within this world famous growing region.

Rutherford AVA: Producing world renown Cabernet for over a century, this distinct terroir reflects the legendary “Rutherford Dust” and adds a powerful elegance and complexity to the wine.

Atlas Peak AVA: Classic Napa mountain fruit. Temperatures tend to be about 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor. This allows for longer hang time and flavor development that adds concentration and complexity to the wine.

Chiles Valley District: Nestled in the Vaca Mountains on the northeast side of Napa Valley, this appellation has a warmer climate than other portions of Napa Valley and adds lush, rich fruit flavors and velvety tannins.

Coombsville AVA: A newly designated AVA, Coombsville has moderate temperatures and a long slow growing season. These vineyards provide excellent structure and mouth feel, along with underlying layers of earth and mineral flavors.

Avalon celebrates the world’s most popular grape, Cabernet Sauvignon. Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes grown in selected sub-appellations within this world famous growing region.

Rutherford AVA: Producing world renown Cabernet for over a century, this distinct terroir reflects the legendary “Rutherford Dust” and adds a powerful elegance and complexity to the wine.

Atlas Peak AVA: Classic Napa mountain fruit. Temperatures tend to be about 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor. This allows for longer hang time and flavor development that adds concentration and complexity to the wine.

Chiles Valley District: Nestled in the Vaca Mountains on the northeast side of Napa Valley, this appellation has a warmer climate than other portions of Napa Valley and adds lush, rich fruit flavors and velvety tannins.

Coombsville AVA: A newly designated AVA, Coombsville has moderate temperatures and a long slow growing season. These vineyards provide excellent structure and mouth feel, along with underlying layers of earth and mineral flavors.

3 people found it helpfulOct 29th, 2014
Xiang Ma

1st time feel a little bit strong. 2nd time get well. ok to have it with a lot of steak

1st time feel a little bit strong. 2nd time get well. ok to have it with a lot of steak

3 people found it helpfulJul 27th, 2014
Ryan Schaufler

One of my go to favorites for the price!

One of my go to favorites for the price!

1 person found it helpfulMar 23rd, 2016
Eric Cheung

Lots of dark notes like chocolate and dark cherries. Pretty silky feeling but with a dry tannic finish.

Lots of dark notes like chocolate and dark cherries. Pretty silky feeling but with a dry tannic finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2016
Allegra Lamison

Get it again

Get it again

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2016
Marit Wangstad

This is a very solid cab! On the nose, cinnamon, lavender, and cherry. On the palate, blackberry, tart cherry, medium tannins, smoke, and a mocha finish. Definitely worth a try! #lifeisacabernet #winelife #napavalleywines #bigredwines

This is a very solid cab! On the nose, cinnamon, lavender, and cherry. On the palate, blackberry, tart cherry, medium tannins, smoke, and a mocha finish. Definitely worth a try! #lifeisacabernet #winelife #napavalleywines #bigredwines

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2016