2012 Favia Cerro Sur
Community Tasting Note
DonWinspear Likes this wine:
93 Points
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 - Inky color. The nose throws off a small amount of heat. Dark fruit, cocoa. The wine is young and a little tight, but still drinks very nicely. Dark fruit, a little oak, cocoa, plum. There's a lot going on with this baby. Glad I have more.
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Comment posted by csimm:
8/26/2016 11:14:00 AM - Are you thinking another year or two in bottle before opening your next? I have a couple bottles as well and am trying to time an optimum drinking window. Thanks!
Comment posted by DonWinspear:
8/26/2016 11:33:00 AM - Without a doubt. I have a few bottles of the 2006, but popped this one on the advice of a friend. I am going to try the 06 in the next few days to compare.
Comment posted by csimm:
8/26/2016 12:01:00 PM - Great! I'll try to remain patient with the 2012. I'd be interested to hear your forthcoming thoughts on the 2006 for comparison. Thanks very much!
Comment posted by DonWinspear:
8/28/2016 12:33:00 PM - I posted my review of the 2006. A completely different wine. More than expected.
Comment posted by csimm:
8/28/2016 12:45:00 PM - Just read your note on the 2006. Very interesting how you describe the overall experience as "soft." I always worry that letting a wine fully resolve over time in bottle also sacrifices intensity and depth. Those two varying levels of tannins versus fruit are such moving targets at times. I suppose one has to just chalk them up as different wines (even if vintage is the only main factor - which of course we know can be a huge factor indeed).
Thanks for the great note. Fascinating info. We shall see how 2012 ages. I'm cautiously optimistic, but I don't think I'm going to hold on to it for another decade to find out...maybe just another year. Thanks again!