Wine Doctrine
2012

Favia Cabernet Sauvignon

6 notes Most recent 2 January 2019
Producer
Favia
Tasting history

Every note on this bottle

2 January 2019 A notable showing, with blackberry, red and black currant, cedar, dark cassis, rock, and some faint leather and bitter floral notes working their… 29 September 2017 Just 10 days ago, the bottle I had of this was really singing with about an hour of air. This time, it was wound extraordinarily tight throughout… 20 September 2017 Previous notes apply. Displayed a beautiful, silky finesse throughout consumption. Extremely focused and balanced delivery. The perfect amount of… 18 November 2016 Outstanding improvement from 6 months ago. About two hours in the decanter at 54 degrees (and then a little warm up to a cool room temperature at… 23 May 2016 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… 16 October 2015 Tasted at Favia alongside the 2012 and 2011 Favia Cerro Sur. I found the Napa Valley to be the best of the three in terms of complexity and current…