2019 Favia Cerro Sur Red Wine Napa Valley 750 ml

• 2019
• California
• Napa Valley

• The Story

  100-Point cellar worthy Cabernet Franc based wine from master winemaker Andy Erickson that Antonio Gallaoni of Vinous called "Captivating".

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• Wine Facts
  • Fruit Intensity
  • Oak Intensity
  • Body
  • Acidity
  • Tannin

  • ABV 14.80%
  • 1 hour
  • Now - 2040
  • 73% Cabernet Franc
    27% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Serving temperature - 60°
  • Cork
• Wine Access Tasting Note

  Opaque and purple-black. Layered aromas of black currants, ripe blackberries, graphite, cedar, violets, tobacco, licorice, and cocoa are but a hint of the wine's complexity. The palate is muscular and intense: dripping with black fruit up front, with undertones of pipe tobacco, grilled herbs, and mocha adding nuance. Densely packed with velour-textured tannins, the wine glides to an ultra-long and espresso-tinged finish. Drink now–2040.

• Food Pairings
  • Hard Cheese
  • Cured Meat
  • Red Meat
• Critic Reviews

  100 pts

  Decanter

  A new addition to the Place de Bordeaux this year - the eponymous project of husband and wife duo; viticulturist Annie Favia and winemaker Andy Erickson. A beautifully scented nose full of rose and violet touches, the Cabernet Franc nuances leap from the glass - fresh and minty, full of herbal sun-kissed ripe fruit but pristinely delivered. Smooth and driving on the palate, crunchy, crisp flavours give a real bite to the palate - red berries, blackcurrants and raisins, all nicely integrated and balanced. This doesn't feel super worked and polished, instead it gives crystalline iron-minerality, lifted acidity and fragrance throughout - real signatures of the terroir and the minimal interventionist winemaking style - the grapes speak more than the winemaking. I just love the sense of wildness, a smoked touch with blue fruits, Asian spices and slightly angular tannins but with ripe fruit giving the body and cool acidity giving the freshness. A stunning wine and welcome addition to the Place. Ageing in French oak barrels (50% new).

  98 pts

  Vinous

  From a north-facing site at elevation, the 2019 Cerro Sur is a bold, savory wine loaded with energy. This Cabernet Franc based wine is bursting with tension. Floral, spice, and mocha accents lend striking aromatic top notes. I'm so impressed with the wine's elegance and total sense of finesse. This is an especially savory wine with strong cool-climate aromas and flavors that are so captivating.

  97 pts

  Jeb Dunnuck

  Coming from a higher elevation site in Coombsville and mostly Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Cerro Sur has a complex, gorgeous nose of pure cassis, currant buds, flowers, and chocolate. This red, blue, and black fruited beauty is medium to full-bodied, with silky tannins and flawless balance. Brought up in 50% new French oak, it's an incredible 2019 readers will absolutely love. It will evolve for upwards of two decades.