September Releases

The cooler climate of Coombesville was ideal in 2020 and Andy and Annie's attention in the vineyard and careful light-touch in the winery have worked wonders. The texture here is smooth and velvety, with ripe blue and black fruit and layers of mineral complexity. Black olive tapenade, graphite and tea leaves all come to the fore, and it finishes long and fine.

A late release from one of our favourite Napa estates. Now nearly 10 years old, it's a joy to drink, with tons of truffle, tobacco and cocoa aromas developing. There's still plenty of blueberry, bramble and cassis with Favia's trademark elegance and energy. Andy Erickson and Annie Favia are champions of this exciting and cooler part of Napa, and have created a delicious example in this 2014. The vintage was dry and long, allowing the slow ripening of their brilliant old vine Cabernet Franc.