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2012

Favia Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted 23 May 2016 California · Napa Valley

PnP with a striking hit to the palate of dark fruit, red and black licorice, pumice/stone, asphalt, and the faintest of clove. Wonderful tension and verve, with an energetic pulse of ripe muddled red raspberry firing…

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Favia Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

A notable showing, with blackberry, red and black currant, cedar, dark cassis, rock, and some faint leather and bitter floral notes working their ways over the palate with purpose and delineation. At…

Reviewed 2 January 2019
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Favia Syrah Quarzo

Sierra Foothills · Amador County

Previous notes apply. This bested a '13 Carlisle Sonoma Syrah served next to it, as the Favia had a greater breadth overall, especially in regards to its complexity of flavors. Medium mid-palate,…

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