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Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon
Oberon · California · United States
$16.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 97-point score from Beverage Dynamics at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, is $25.99. If you want to spend less, Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon is $11.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Dark cherry, blackberry, currant and plum with cocoa, coffee, baking spice and rounded tannins.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Napa Cabernet that is full-bodied and polished rather than aggressively tannic.
Why buy it
It gives a recognizable Napa County Cabernet profile from a Michael Mondavi family label at a mid-tier price point.
Best for
Steak, lamb, hearty cheeses, grilled dishes and gifting to Cabernet drinkers.
Style
Ripe, full-bodied Napa County Cabernet with moderate new-oak influence and smooth, palate-coating tannins.
Drinks like
Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon, California Bordeaux-style red blends, Merlot-supported Cabernet blends
Experience level
Easy for casual drinkers, still structured enough for Cabernet fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Beef: grilled steak(critic pick)
Lamb: lamb chops(critic pick)
Cheese: aged cheddar or other flavorful cheeses(critic pick)
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes, especially for a current release
- Glassware:
- Large Bordeaux or Cabernet glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now or hold for the next few years; James Suckling says the reviewed 2023 can drink or hold.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon with black cherry, candied blackberry, currant, cocoa, coffee and baking-spice notes, framed by supple but present tannins. It is full-bodied and polished, with enough structure for steak or lamb but a smooth style that works for casual sipping too.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grapes
- 94.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.4% Merlot, 3.2% other red blending varietals
- Producer
- Oberon
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa County
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.7%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Tony Coltrin
- Vineyard source:
- Fruit sourced from Napa County areas including Oakville, Oak Knoll, Yountville, Suscol Ridge, Chiles Valley, Pope Valley and Capell Valley.
- Vessel:
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks with extended post-fermentation maceration.
About the winery · Oberon ›
Oberon is a Napa-focused wine label associated with the Michael Mondavi family and Folio Fine Wine Partners. Napa Valley native Tony Coltrin leads the winemaking for Oberon and brings more than 50 years of winemaking experience to the label. The Cabernet Sauvignon is built from grower relationships across multiple Napa County sub-appellations and sites, aiming to combine hillside structure with valley-floor generosity. The style is polished, dark-fruited and approachable, with Bordeaux-variety expertise at the center of the program.
Critic reviews
97/100Beverage Dynamics
“More than 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, showing Napa Cabernet power and finesse, deep color, black cherry, berries, cocoa and baking spices.”
93/100James Suckling
“Aromas of red and black currants, bitter chocolate, licorice, spices and earth; full-bodied with fine tannins and a balanced finish.”
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Mixed currants and plums with spiced cocoa, espresso grounds, ripe black fruit and powdery fine tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
- Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
- Dark cherry, blackberry, currant and plum with cocoa, coffee, baking spice and rounded tannins.
- What food pairs with Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon?
- It pairs well with grilled steak, lamb chops, aged cheddar or other flavorful cheeses and braised short ribs or a burger with mushrooms.
- How should I serve Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes, especially for a current release. Glass: Large Bordeaux or Cabernet glass.
- Is Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
- At $16.99 it carries a verified 97-point score from Beverage Dynamics; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon?
- Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $11.99. See Noble Vines 337 Cabernet Sauvignon
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.7% alcohol by volume.