Avalon

Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon

8.6132 ratings
8.75 pro ratings
Napa County, North Coast, 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

Intense black fruit, lined with a chocolate/mocha finish. Great length, nice complexity. Enjoyable bottle!

Intense black fruit, lined with a chocolate/mocha finish. Great length, nice complexity. Enjoyable bottle!

Nov 13th, 2018
Paul Weil

This perennial favorite is a bit disappointing after some stellar prior vintages. It is a bit too thick of body, a touch too unbalanced in its acidity, a smidgen overmuch residual sugar. This aside, it is still a bargain at its price point. Expect a jammy mix of ripe plum and bright red currant.

This perennial favorite is a bit disappointing after some stellar prior vintages. It is a bit too thick of body, a touch too unbalanced in its acidity, a smidgen overmuch residual sugar. This aside, it is still a bargain at its price point. Expect a jammy mix of ripe plum and bright red currant.

Jun 7th, 2018
Boris Mathiszik

Decent, not great. Good lunch time quaffer.

Decent, not great. Good lunch time quaffer.

Oct 5th, 2017
Paul Weil

Another great vintage of this perennially great value, this release is medium bodied and a bit more astringent than previous efforts, but still quite good. The mocha cherry flavors are still there in full glory.

Another great vintage of this perennially great value, this release is medium bodied and a bit more astringent than previous efforts, but still quite good. The mocha cherry flavors are still there in full glory.

Apr 20th, 2017
Carla M Rodríguez Prieto

Enjoyed

Jun 1st, 2021
Lyndsey Wegner

A great Napa Cab for the price point! What you'd expect, smooth flavors of blackberry and ripe cherry, plum and a slight chocolate finish with nice acidity and tannins. Not dry but the chocolate is subtle enough to pull away some of the brightness of the fruit in a pleasant way.

A great Napa Cab for the price point! What you'd expect, smooth flavors of blackberry and ripe cherry, plum and a slight chocolate finish with nice acidity and tannins. Not dry but the chocolate is subtle enough to pull away some of the brightness of the fruit in a pleasant way.

Nov 4th, 2019
Shaun McGregor

Good solid Cab at this price point. Dark berry like fruit, mild on the tannins.

Good solid Cab at this price point. Dark berry like fruit, mild on the tannins.

Sep 17th, 2019
Jessica rucks

Bright but pretty smooth. Really nice!

Bright but pretty smooth. Really nice!

Aug 8th, 2019
Sarah Alger

Drinkable but not great. Would not buy again.

Drinkable but not great. Would not buy again.

May 29th, 2019
Chris Johnson

Ok. Not something I would buy for myself but ok for group.

Ok. Not something I would buy for myself but ok for group.

May 23rd, 2019