So, I'm not overly fond of the name or the label, but the wine inside is tasty juice. Aromas of spicy blackberrry and black plums are layered with dark chocolate, sweet spice and sarsaparilla atop an earthy core. Plush berry fruit dominates the palate and is supported with vanilla, sweet spice and licorice. It's a tasty wine, very approachable and smooth.
A wine for burgers, chili or ribs.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 5th, 2012

Genetically connected to the famous Zinfandel wines of California, this value red does offer some of those Zintastic characteristics.
It is plush and spicy on the nose with baking spices, saddle leather and chocolate notes. The palate is chewy with plenty of dark berries, tobacco, earth and spice. It is a simple weekday wine, which will pair well with pastas, meat or hearty spiced chili.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - January 26th, 2012

This lovely wine, from the heel of the Italian boot is a blend of Negroamaro, Montepulciano, Malvasia and Sangiovese. Temptingly rustic with bright red fruit, dark flowers, earth, sweet mixed spices and anise with leathery and barnyard aromas on the tail end. Chewy and thoughtful on the palate, dosed with a spritz of acidity and finishing with fine, earthy tannins.
©copyright 2006 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - December 27th, 2006

Opaque cherry-ruby in colour with aromas of coffee, black cherries, cedar, vanilla, coconut and sweet blueberry and blackberry on the back end. Fresh, juicy berry flavours followed by toasted spices, vanilla and chocolate. Easy to drink, supple and yes - tasty as heck!
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - September 18th, 2008

Here I go again...divulging secrets.
Yes, shocking as it may be, you can drink a purple Napa for under $25.
The Avalon is tasty as heck with plums and black cherry, chocolate and vanillin oak aromas spiked with patchouli notes--dried flowers and cedar wood. Silky with lush dark fruit and plums, rich chocolate and coffee liqueur. Smoothly finished and addictive.
Keep this one a secret will ya!
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - October 17th, 2007

This is a very approachable Cabernet with layers of cassis and vanilla with chocolate, clove and licorice aromas. The flavours of this wine echo its aromas - cassis and chocolate, ripe cherry hints, tobacco and sweet, warm spices. It is fresh and juicy, sweet and supple with nice concentration on the palate followed by a smooth, lingering finish.
©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 28th, 2010