Favia Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020, 75cl 100RP and retailer and critic sites

and retailer and critic sites indicate about 52% new oak for the vintage

balance and a beautiful aromatic purity

First released 1993 and was

Geoffroy Blanc de Rose appears as a refined and energetic champagne with a harmonious balance between the depth of Pinot Noir and the vibrancy of Chardonnay

while jam-packed with tightly wound fruit layers

Favia Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020, 75cl 100RP and retailer and critic sitesThe 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville reveals a bit more sage and redder fruit than the 2018 or 2019, backed by cassis notes. No, it's not as dense or concentrated as the previous two vintages, but it's still a solid effort that doesn't appearat least to this tasterto show any smoke taint. It's medium to full bodied, silky and fine, with some tea like notes on the lingering finish. Drink Date: 2023 2035 Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate