Favia, Cerro Sur, 2014

"This is a layered and rich cabernet franc with a chocolate, walnut and currant character. Full body, velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Focused and very pretty. Broad textured tannins. Subtle yet flavorful finish. Mostly cabernet franc with some cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold."

"The 2014 Cerro Sur is 83% Cabernet Franc and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. It exhibits good structure, lots of oak, plenty of tannin, and is a bigger, beefier version of a Cabernet Franc-dominated wine than its sibling, La Magdalena. This wine begs for another 2-3 years of bottle age, when it should open up and display more nuances. The color is a dense ruby/purple, the fruit pure and rich, with blueberry and black raspberry infused with flowery notes and forest floor. This medium to full-bodied wine should be at its best in 3-4 years and keep for 20 or more."