Favia Coombsville Cerro Sur 2019
This stands out for its welcoming, nuanced and earthy aromatics, with sapidity and grace to the blueberry, raspberry and redcurrant fruits. A deeper ink and cold ash edge comes in through the mid palate, and the texture shows a chalky, angular edge to the tannins. Nothing too much, this is restrained and juicy, reflecting its location in a cooler climate part of the valley, and its Cabernet Franc dominance. Great quality, one to look out for. First vintage going through the Bordeaux system, with 3,000 bottles allocated for the Place. Ageing in 50% new French oak barrels, harvest September 30 to October 7. Owners, viticulturalists and winemakers Annie Favia and Andy Erickson. Tasted twice.
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