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.
99 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2023)
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.
99 points, James Suckling (Jul 2024)
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville soars out of the glass. Inky dark cherry, gravel, licorice, graphite and chocolate saturate the palate. Vertical, dense and explosive, the 2021 is wonderfully deep and expressive. There's plenty of Oakville Ranch tannin, but it is so well-balanced.
98 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Dec 2023)
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville comes barreling out with bold notions of crushed blackcurrants, fresh blackberries, and black raspberries leading to hints of sassafras, spearmint, and underbrush plus a hint of pencil lead. The full-bodied palate vibrates with intense, energetic black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and minerally.
97 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Apr 2024)
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon features big, round, silky, and lush blackberry flavours with sagebrush nuances and dark chocolate. It is full-bodied with a rich, dense black and blue fruit core, complemented by tantalising acidity. Dazzling in its opulence, it is perfectly balanced by superb, fine-grained tannins and bright minerality. Favia is the project of husband and wife duo viticulturist Annie Favia and winemaker Andy Erickson. The wines are offered on Place de Bordeaux.
97 points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter (May 2024)
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