There is no denying that Favia Wines are spectacular!
Andy’s very impressive resume includes Screaming Eagle who was brought on as Head Winemaker in 2006 and given the difficult task of filling Heidi Peterson Barrett’s shoes, who launched the brand with their 1992 debut vintage. Andy, a UC Davis Enology Grad, was more than up for the challenge when offered this incredibly desirable position because of his remarkable pedigree that traces back to Kongsgaard, Harlan Estate, Dancing Hares and Staglin Family Wines. Currently, he is the Winemaker behind Ovid, Dalla Valle, Mayacamas, Marciano and Arietta, just to name a few.
Annie’s field work in viticulture began with David Abreu, pioneering Napa’s greatest vineyards for wines produced by Harlan Estate, Corison, Abreu, Screaming Eagle, Ovid, Colgin and Bryant Family. She is a true legend and we are always so charmed by her dedication and craft.
In 2003, this dynamic husband and wife team combined their love for winemaking and viticulture and founded their own passion project called Favia with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc. Year after year, these wines are undeniably exquisite, a true favorite of mine year after year. Long before Favia was established, in the early days of Napa Valley viticulture, three brothers settled in what is now known as Coombsville. Antonio, Lorenzo, and Nicola Carbone were the first Italian immigrants to inhabit this quiet, rolling area east of the city of Napa, cultivating their first crops in 1872. They planted grapes on the hillsides, and on the farm around their homestead planted fruits and vegetables in abundance. By 1886 they had constructed at least one residence, as well as a stone cellar that still remains. The property became known as Antonio Carbone Winery and Italian Gardens. After Annie and Andy acquired this historic property a few years back, they painstakingly restored the old residences, winery, orchards and gardens, and now call this home for their family and for Favia Wines. If Napa had Grand Crus, Favia would be one of them. Together they handcraft some of the most exciting Bordeaux blends this valley has ever seen.
Carbone is a nod to the past and a promise to continue their story, this bottling honors their winery’s heritage and the commitment they’ve made to this property. Annie calls Carbone “our farm wine,” because they’d be more than delighted to share it at the dinner table with friends.
Drawing from the same vineyard blocks planted on their stunning Coombsville Estate in which they have worked with for over fifteen years, they have crafted an incredible new blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Cabernet Franc. Incredibly layered, rich, and lush with juicy red raspberry, red and black plum, and freshly picked blackberry. Notes of toasted sweet oak, baking spice, and graphite. The palate is incredibly balanced with fresh acidity, finely integrated tannins, and an amazingly long finish. This is a mind-boggling bottle of Napa Valley red coming from Favia and an absolute steal at this price. This is your chance to drink a beautifully crafted Cabernet blend made by Andy Erickson and Annie Favia at a fraction of the cost of the other wines in their expansive, impressive and award winning portfolio. Don’t miss out on this incredible, spectacular, legacy leading wine!!!
