2004 Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley

We actually used this one as a swill before one of our tastings, but afterward I bought a couple of bottles for later use. The wine itself is pretty simple, but it is fairly well balanced. We found the wine a touch hot, but about 20 min in glass took care of that as an issue. The flavors are pretty much straight cassis and eucalyptus, and the finish is of OK length. The kicker is the price - its only about $12 and is truly a napa valley cab. I'd bring this to just about any party where a lot of people might be drinking. It may be a bit of quantity over quality, but it drinks like its about a $20 cab and would please most people.