March 2026 | Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Palate | 98
2023 FAVIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet‑purple in color. It shoots from the glass with vivacious notes of cassis, wild blueberries, and red‑currant jelly, giving way to hints of violets, licorice, and dark chocolate with a touch of menthol. The full‑bodied palate is dense with black‑fruit layers, supported by amazing tension and a very firm structure of ripe, grainy tannins, finishing with incredible length and depth. Wow. The blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot.
March 2026 | Colin Hay, Drinks Business | 98
2023 FAVIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY
(Napa Valley; 75% Cabernet Sauvignon; 21% Cabernet Franc; 4% Petit Verdot; 15% alcohol; tasted twice, the second with Andy Erickson in Paris). A first release on la place of this wine, from parcels next to Opus One. Very poised, elegant, refined and charming, with dark berries and cherries vying for attention with white pepper and assorted delicate white floral petal notes. Incense. Very beautiful and beguiling with more and more floral complexity overlaying the dark berries with aeration. Graphite and a hint of cedar. Violet. Rosemary. Lemon thyme. Spherical and dense at the core. Gorgeous. A black hole at the centre sucking you towards it. Sumptuous, succulent and gorgeous. So juicy and lithe on the finish, the Cabernet Franc sings in this and accentuates its lovely poise and cool elegance.
December 2025 | James Suckling | 98
2023 FAVIA CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY
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.