Winemaker Notes
Approximately 30 miles in length, Napa Valley hosts a variety of microclimates and soil types ideal for the cultivation of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. We source our grapes from several regions, each adding a layer of complexity. We harvest during the cool, nighttime hours and deliver our grapes straight to the winery where they are de-stemmed and cold-soaked for a few days prior to fermentation. Post fermentation, the wine was racked into French oak for 12 months of aging. Vibrant aromas of blackberry and juicy plum mingle with notes of violet and vanilla. A silky texture on the palate frames generous flavors of ripe red raspberry and black cherry. Supple tannins are beautifully integrated with the dark fruit flavors leading to a smooth, lingering finish.Braised beef short ribs, roasted vegetable tarts, grilled rib-eye steak or aged Gouda cheese.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Avalon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows up with delicious fruit and a soft, yet firm touch. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers ripe, black fruit aromas and flavors, with a hint of black earth and dust. Enjoy it with grilled cheeseburgers and fries. (Tasted: June 10, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.