Favia

La Magdalena Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

9.324 ratings
9.110 pro ratings
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
Top Notes For
David L

Araujo Altagracia ,VHR, Realm Bard, Palmaz. Favia La Magdalena. These are a few of my wife’s favorite 2011’s . Okay... secondary market bargains.

Araujo Altagracia ,VHR, Realm Bard, Palmaz. Favia La Magdalena. These are a few of my wife’s favorite 2011’s . Okay... secondary market bargains.

Aug 31st, 2019
David L

11’ Favia La Magdalena . One of my favorite 2011’s from Napa. Pop & let it sit in the glass for 10/15 minutes. Magician when it comes to CF blends.

11’ Favia La Magdalena . One of my favorite 2011’s from Napa. Pop & let it sit in the glass for 10/15 minutes. Magician when it comes to CF blends.

Apr 19th, 2019
David L

11’ Magnum. This 11 delivered & then some. Possibly a 95 point wine.

11’ Magnum. This 11 delivered & then some. Possibly a 95 point wine.

Jun 17th, 2018
David L

11' Favia La Magdalena . This is a 50-50 blend of CF & CB. Deep Purple with crimson edges. Heavy sediment. Nose- Possibly the best part of this wine. Bursting of floral/perfume notes. Palate- It screams blackberries! Cedar, mint, worn leather, earthiness. Nice weight/ mouth feel. We decanted it for a hour (needed2). Medium + bodied. Even though it's a 50-50 blend, the cab Franc dominates the back part of the palate.

I do believe this needs time!! Yet another example of a well made 11.

I've said it before… a magician when it comes to CF blends.

Since I was unable to get any of the 2012(was promised & never received)...I'll look forward to opening the 13's in a few years. Hold.

11' Favia La Magdalena . This is a 50-50 blend of CF & CB. Deep Purple with crimson edges. Heavy sediment. Nose- Possibly the best part of this wine. Bursting of floral/perfume notes. Palate- It screams blackberries! Cedar, mint, worn leather, earthiness. Nice weight/ mouth feel. We decanted it for a hour (needed2). Medium + bodied. Even though it's a 50-50 blend, the cab Franc dominates the back part of the palate.

I do believe this needs time!! Yet another example of a well made 11.

I've said it before… a magician when it comes to CF blends.

Since I was unable to get any of the 2012(was promised & never received)...I'll look forward to opening the 13's in a few years. Hold.

May 14th, 2017
David L

11' Favia La Magdalena. Magician with CF Blends. Fantastic 11.

11' Favia La Magdalena. Magician with CF Blends. Fantastic 11.

Jan 8th, 2017
Ludovic Anacleto

Solid Wine. cab franc is dominant here with just a hint of greenness. Liquor like palate, it's quite thick and juicy. Should evolved beautifully with time, still a baby. #cabernetsauvignon #california

Solid Wine. cab franc is dominant here with just a hint of greenness. Liquor like palate, it's quite thick and juicy. Should evolved beautifully with time, still a baby. #cabernetsauvignon #california

Jul 10th, 2015
Edward Zimmerman

Annie and Andy rock

Annie and Andy rock

Jan 10th, 2015
Nathan Renfro

Very fragrant, very floral. Ripe blue and black fruit, lovely silky texture. Hints of mint, baking spices, leather, pipe tobacco. Absolutely gorgeous wine, drinking perfectly now.

Very fragrant, very floral. Ripe blue and black fruit, lovely silky texture. Hints of mint, baking spices, leather, pipe tobacco. Absolutely gorgeous wine, drinking perfectly now.

Feb 29th, 2024
S.R.Alexander

Impressive CF/CS blend. Quite dense with dark and red berries, cedar and herbal notes on the finish.

Impressive CF/CS blend. Quite dense with dark and red berries, cedar and herbal notes on the finish.

Oct 30th, 2020
Daniel Taub

At Lotus of Siam. Needed short decent but spot on

At Lotus of Siam. Needed short decent but spot on

May 24th, 2018