2021 Favia Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

Winemaker Notes: Our interpretation of Napa Valley power - profound, dense and aromatic, but always in balance. A wine that promises to be long-lived and reflective of all that makes Napa iconic.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

Jeb Dunnuck - "Lastly, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville may be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, although the 2016 might have something to say about that. Ripe blackcurrants, fresh blue fruits, huge minerality, full-bodied richness, a dense, concentrated mid-palate, and incredibly pure notes of chocolate, loamy earth, tobacco, and lead pencil all define this sensational Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannin quality as well as the overall balance are just about off the charts. This warrants 4-5 years in the cellar and will have 2-3 decades of overall longevity. "


James Suckling - "The red fruit and tile aromas with terra-cotta come through clearly here. Then there’s sage and bark with cedar undertones. Leaves, too. Then turns to blue fruits. Full body with lovely tannins that are velvety and energetic from the underlying acid and earth character. Excellent finish. Drink after 2028."


Vinous - "The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville captures the essence of the year in its fresh, vibrant personality. Sweet red cherry jam, mocha, spice and rose petal all grace this mid-weight, refined Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2018 is a terrific example of how much the style here has shifted towards an approach that favors freshness. "