2023 Favia Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

In a new beginning for Favia, an equal blend of Coombsville and Oakville represents the best of both appellations - the fresh, savory, mineral edge of the former intertwining with the deep flavor and floral lift of the latter. Layers of fruit, supported by graphite, dried herbs, flowers and spices, lead to a luscious yet refined palate with finely tuned tannins and a bright line of acidity. A complete, balanced expression of Napa. Excellent.

While this is another big and bold Napa wine, this one definitely is a slightly different creature. There's fruit on the very front, and lots of fruit on the nose, but the palate is surprisingly dusty and savory, leather, cigar box, cured olive, and dried tobacco all intermingle with the dark and dusty fruit. There's more than enough acid and the tannin has a firm grip, I would say this is a prime candidate to lay down but you have this with a nice steak or something with enough fat and substance, this is absolutely delicious right now. I really thought I wasn't going to enjoy this and it might have been one of my favorites in the whole tasting, normally I have a much more affordable red wine palate but not today. Great wine.