Avalon
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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