2019 Favia ‘Carbone’ Red Napa Valley

Producer: Favia Erickson Winegrowers (Andy Erickson & Annie Favia)
Vintage: 2019
Region: Napa Valley, California
Style: Bordeaux-style red blend (Cabernet Sauvignon + Cabernet Franc + Petit Verdot)
Production: Small, boutique level ? typically under 600 cases.

Blend estimate: ~58?62% Cabernet Sauvignon, ~38?40% Cabernet Franc, ~2% Petit Verdot.

Tasting notes from multiple retailers and community reviews describe this wine as medium-full-bodied with ripe black fruit (blackberry, black currant), floral accents, firm yet polished tannins, and balanced oak spice, cocoa or graphite notes.

Critical Ratings (Professional & Community)

Jeb Dunnuck: 93 points
Dunnuck notes the 2019 Carbone as ?a bigger winner and a terrific value in Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blends,? with lush fruit, layered texture, and a plush medium-to-full body. Drink over roughly the next decade.
James Suckling: 95 points
Suckling praised crushed blackberries, flowers, blueberries, and firm velvety tannins, highlighting freshness and structure.
Community/CellarTracker user average: ~91 points
Typical consumer impressions emphasize dark fruit and balanced structure.

Summary score range: 93?95 points (critics) ? this places it solidly in high quality territory for Napa blends of this tier.

08/13/2026 #VP

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