Night Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L

Night Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L is a California Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant red blend in a magnum-sized 1.5-liter bottle, built around ripe dark fruit and soft tannins. Blended from five red grape varieties, this wine earned 86 points from Tastings.com and delivers consistent, approachable drinking at the value end of the California Cabernet spectrum.

Quick Facts: Origin: California, USA  |  Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Blend  |  Size: 1.5L  |  Producer: R.H. Phillips (Constellation Brands)

Production & Heritage

Night Harvest traces its roots to R.H. Phillips, a winery established in 1984 in the Dunnigan Hills region of Yolo County, California. The blend is composed of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Sirah, 3% Ruby Cabernet, and 1% Merlot — a five-grape formula that gives the wine more dimension than a straight varietal bottling at this price tier. Production now takes place at Constellation Brands' Woodbridge facility in Lodi, though the original Dunnigan Hills vineyard sources continue to supply fruit. Oak aging contributes subtle vanilla and toast character to the finished wine.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Blackberry and dark cherry lead the nose, followed by cranberry, cedar, and dried tobacco leaf. A thread of baking spice emerges as the wine opens in the glass.

Taste: The entry is fruit-forward with ripe red cherry and black currant, moving into a medium-bodied mid-palate accented by subtle vanilla sweetness from oak contact. Dried black cherry, light toast, and a whisper of Petite Sirah-driven depth round out the flavor profile, supported by soft, ripe tannins.

Finish: Moderate in length with a dry, spicy close. Lingering notes of blackberry and light cedar fade gradually.

How to Drink Night Harvest Cabernet

Serve at 60–65°F in a standard Bordeaux glass. The soft tannin structure makes this approachable without decanting, though 15–20 minutes of air can open up the spice notes.

For mixed drinks, this works well in a Kalimotxo (red wine and cola over ice) — the dark fruit holds up against the sweetness. A Red Wine Sangria benefits from the blackberry and cherry base, which pairs naturally with fresh citrus and stone fruit. In a New York Sour, the wine float gains body and color from the Cabernet blend's concentration.

Best For

• Hosting a casual dinner party where a single bottle won't suffice
• Weeknight pasta or grilled meat dinners that call for a reliable house red
• Stocking a home bar for everyday sipping without opening a premium bottle
• Outdoor barbecues and cookouts where a magnum format reduces trips to the kitchen

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Night Harvest Cabernet taste like? Night Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon is a medium-to-full-bodied red dominated by blackberry, dark cherry, and black currant flavors, with supporting notes of cedar, vanilla, and baking spice from oak aging.

How does Night Harvest Cabernet compare to Woodbridge Cabernet Sauvignon? Both wines are produced at Constellation Brands' Woodbridge facility in Lodi, California, and occupy a similar value tier. Night Harvest uses a five-grape blend (including Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Ruby Cabernet, and Merlot) that tends to add slightly more complexity and spice than a straightforward Cabernet varietal bottling.

Is Night Harvest Cabernet good for everyday drinking? Yes — its soft tannins, fruit-forward profile, and magnum format make it well-suited for casual, everyday meals. The wine is approachable without decanting and pairs easily with a wide range of foods.

Where is Night Harvest Cabernet made? Night Harvest is a California wine originally associated with the R.H. Phillips winery in the Dunnigan Hills of Yolo County. Since 2009, production has taken place at Constellation Brands' Woodbridge facility in Lodi, California, while maintaining the original vineyard sources.

What foods pair well with Night Harvest Cabernet? Grilled tri-tip steak matches the wine's dark fruit and soft tannins. Spaghetti Bolognese complements the cherry and spice notes. Aged cheddar echoes the wine's toasty oak character. Roasted portobello mushrooms pair well with the earthy undertones, and dark chocolate desserts mirror the blackberry and dried cherry flavors.

What sizes does Night Harvest Cabernet come in? Night Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon is commonly available in a standard 750ml bottle and this 1.5-liter magnum format, which holds the equivalent of two standard bottles.

Is Night Harvest Cabernet worth the price? Night Harvest positions as an entry-level California Cabernet blend, and the 1.5L format provides strong per-glass value. With scores of 86 points from Tastings.com, 84 from Wine Enthusiast, and 83 from Wine Spectator, it performs solidly within its price tier and delivers reliable quality for daily drinking.

Why Night Harvest Cabernet?

The five-grape blend is the key differentiator here. Where many value-tier California Cabernets rely on a single varietal or basic two-grape blend, Night Harvest layers Cabernet Franc for aromatics, Petite Sirah for color and body, Ruby Cabernet for structure, and Merlot for softness around a Cabernet Sauvignon core. The result is a wine with more dimension than its price suggests. The 1.5-liter magnum format adds practical value, making it an efficient choice for gatherings and reducing per-serving cost. With verified scores across three major wine publications and roots in the Dunnigan Hills terroir, Night Harvest earns its place as a dependable everyday California red.