When diving into the wide world of Cabernet Sauvignon, many people start with the Napa Valley. The thick-skinned red wine grape thrives in the Northern California region, where winemakers have transformed it into tannic, velvety wines bursting with red and black fruit flavors for decades. It’s true that Napa has no shortage of amazing Cabernets, but knowing where to start can be intimidating. Especially when considering the sky-high prices of some bottles from America’s premier wine region. Exploring the AVA can be an expensive affair, though it certainly doesn’t have to be.