Favia

La Magdalena Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

9.622 ratings
9.45 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

12’ Favia La Magdalena. Couldn’t wait any longer, had to open a bottle.
Even split of Cabernet/Cabernet Franc.
Holy smokes! I taste a dozen different things in this wine. Nothing stands out. If you have an opportunity to pick a few bottles up… Do it! Drink over the next 10+ years. CF blend Genius!

12’ Favia La Magdalena. Couldn’t wait any longer, had to open a bottle.
Even split of Cabernet/Cabernet Franc.
Holy smokes! I taste a dozen different things in this wine. Nothing stands out. If you have an opportunity to pick a few bottles up… Do it! Drink over the next 10+ years. CF blend Genius!

Apr 19th, 2018
Greg Gregory

First time drinking this wine. Elegance in a glass. Fires on all cylinders.

First time drinking this wine. Elegance in a glass. Fires on all cylinders.

Aug 13th, 2017
Nathan Renfro

Lovely floral nose. Silky mouthfeel, tannins really soft. Black and blue fruit, licorice, violet, crushed rock, wet granite. Amazing finish that lingers and lingers. RP gave it a 100, that’s a bit generous but man it’s really good and prob in its prime now.

Lovely floral nose. Silky mouthfeel, tannins really soft. Black and blue fruit, licorice, violet, crushed rock, wet granite. Amazing finish that lingers and lingers. RP gave it a 100, that’s a bit generous but man it’s really good and prob in its prime now.

Jan 25th, 2024
Michael Walsh

Love the Cab Franc here. Blackberries and oak with a hint of caramel on the nose. Lots of fruit but round with some earthy flavors as well. Looooooong finish. Summary: Pure deliciousness.

Love the Cab Franc here. Blackberries and oak with a hint of caramel on the nose. Lots of fruit but round with some earthy flavors as well. Looooooong finish. Summary: Pure deliciousness.

Jul 17th, 2019
Paul T HB

My last 💯 point favia

My last 💯 point favia

Dec 11th, 2017
David Kaplan

This wine was fantastic!

This wine was fantastic!

Aug 12th, 2017
Paul T HB

Even better this time,
Not from benchmark so it's not brown💩
Parker 💯, easy to see or should I say taste why, great juice if you can find it.

Even better this time,
Not from benchmark so it's not brown💩
Parker 💯, easy to see or should I say taste why, great juice if you can find it.

Sep 28th, 2016
Daniel Taub

Cab Franc defined!

Cab Franc defined!

Jun 9th, 2016
Jeffrey Bragman

President at WINEPSYCH

9.2

Jeffrey had this 4 years ago

Jeffrey had this 4 years ago

Sep 29th, 2020