Favia 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon

The Favia 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley captures everything collectors and serious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon enthusiasts crave in a modern classic. Crafted from a thoughtful blend of fruit sourced in Coombsville and Oakville, this wine represents a compelling expression of Napa Valley terroir. Favia has long been known for its dedication to farming with intention and crafting wines that reflect place above all else. The 2023 vintage perfectly embodies that philosophy, delivering a Cabernet Sauvignon that balances power, precision, and authenticity while remaining approachable in its youth and built for long term cellaring.

The 2023 growing season in Napa Valley provided near ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. A mild season with steady ripening and a long autumn allowed grapes to develop complexity while preserving vibrant natural acidity. Cooler summer temperatures encouraged slow flavor development and exceptional phenolic maturity, resulting in fruit that expresses both depth and freshness. The vines produced balanced canopies and an even crop load, translating directly into the glass as purity of flavor and structural harmony. The wine pours a deep, dark ruby color that immediately signals concentration and age worthy structure while maintaining an energetic lift that defines the finest Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon vintages.

On the nose, the Favia 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley opens with layered aromas of dark red fruits, ripe raspberry, graphite, and subtle exotic wood spice. These aromatics reveal the beautiful intersection between the savory freshness of Coombsville fruit and the powerful black fruit character that Oakville vineyards consistently deliver. As the wine unfolds in the glass, additional complexity emerges with hints of mineral nuance, polished oak integration, and lifted floral tones. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon that rewards patience and attention, offering a sophisticated aromatic profile that continues evolving with every swirl.

The palate is rich, structured, and impressively refined. Dark berry flavors lead the way, supported by precise tannin structure and vibrant acidity that keeps the wine balanced and energetic. Eighteen months of barrel aging in fifty percent new French oak adds depth and subtle spice without overwhelming the purity of the fruit. Bottled without fining or filtration, the wine preserves its full intensity and texture, delivering a long, generous finish that lingers with notes of black fruit, mineral graphite, and polished tannin.

Equally compelling for collectors and enthusiasts, the Favia 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is crafted to drink beautifully now while possessing the structure and balance needed for long term cellaring. This combination of immediate pleasure and cellar worthy architecture makes it a standout Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for both serious collectors and those discovering the magic of Napa Valley’s finest wines.

Alcohol: 15%

98 POINTS - "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. 75% cabernet sauvignon, 21% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot. Excellent. Drink or hold." - James Suckling

This 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will certainly evolve in the cellar, but it has been crafted to be enjoyed right away. Dark red fruits, red raspberries, graphite and exotic woods are just a few of the complexities that come forward immediately. The savory tones and freshness of Coombsville meld well with the generous black fruits and solid structure of Oakville. Careful tannin extraction, barrel aging for twenty months in 50% new French oak barrels, and botting without fining or filtration, ensure that the wine retains fruit intensity and maintains its bold texture and generous length.