
2023 Favia Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
98
Decanter
A brand new wine from Annie Favia and Andy Erickson with mainly Oakville fruit from next to Opus One. Gorgeous aromatics on the nose, black chocolate, ripe blackcurrants. Supple and alive, this has energy from the get go, a tangy undercurrent of acidity that really enlivens the senses with cherry, cranberry and plum. Total finesse, lots of flavour but so seamless and integrated with tannins that give structure and hold your attention but don't overwhelm in any way. Strong but elegant and long. Floral, scented and peppery - this has Andy and Annie's fingerprints on it and I love it. Such a juicy, smile-inducing finish too with a salty, blood iron and orange rind tang. Gorgeous.
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98
James Suckling
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Review Date: 03/2026
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After 30 years helping define modern Napa, Andy Erickson making wine for iconic estates like Harlan and Screaming Eagle, Annie Favia farming legendary vineyards as David Abreu's viticulturist, the couple founded Favia Wines in 2003. Twenty years later, this wine represents a new release from Favia, a blend of 50% Oakville and 50% Coombsville. The wine is composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. The wine was matured for 20 months in 50% new French oak.
Product Details
Origin: Napa Valley, California, United States
Type/Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends
SKU: #1976545

