2012 Cerro Sur
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The 2012 Cerro Sur is a dark, voluptuous beauty. Raspberry jam, mocha, spices, mint and rose petal nuances are all laced together in a silky wine with tons of vintage 2012 radiance. There is a lot to like here, most of all the wine's open, approachable personality, which is a bit unusual for this cool Coombsville site. Expressive floral notes add lift on the finish. (AG)
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The 2012 Cerro Sur, a proprietary blend of 62% Cabernet Franc and 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, is a real killer, demonstrating how well these two grapes blend together when crafted by two brilliant viticulturists and winemakers, Annie Favia and her husband Andy Erickson. Dense purple to the rim, with a glorious nose of spring flowers, blueberry, raspberry, a hint of camphor and subtle charcoal in the background, the wine is medium to full-bodied, silky textured, with gorgeously integrated tannin and acidity, and a layered mouthfeel that builds incrementally. This is pure genius and a great cuvée, not only showcasing the talents of its makers, but the brilliance of 2012. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.
Bright medium ruby. Liqueur-like aromas of cherry and spices. High-toned, concentrated and very ripe, showing considerable early sex appeal to its black cherry, licorice, spice and saline flavors. Finishes long and spicy, with building tannins. Offers an attractive balance of sweetness and harmonious acidity.
About the producer
Favia is the personal project of cult winemaker Andy Erickson and leading viticulturalist and winemaker Annie Favia. Working in Coombsville and Oakville, they craft single-site, elegant expressions of top Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that are some of the valley’s highest-rated.