2016 Cerro Sur Red Wine

2016 Cerro Sur Red Wine

2016 Cerro Sur Red Wine The 2016 Cerro Sur is downright gorgeous. The brilliance of its red-purple color is matched by the brightness and effusiveness of the aromas coming from the glass. Blueberry, clove, gravel, and cedar linger and follow through to the palate. There is a coolness on the palate, a combination of power and finesse, with flavors of licorice, blackberry, espresso and cherry.

The historic Carbone property, now 6.5 acres along Coombsville Road, then presented Annie and Andy the opportunity to sharpen their vision for Favia Wines with the privilege to own both a winery and home in Coombsville. Using a trove of historical documents and testimony from descendants of Antonio Carbone, they embarked on a full restoration of the original residence – and now live above their resting wine barrels. The historical documents have taken Annie and Andy into the fields, too, with comprehensive logs of the Carbone’s produce. In addition to the existing two acre walnut orchard, they have planted fruit trees, and an olive grove. But their engagement with the property extends beyond providing sustenance – and further back to before the arrival of the Carbones. The property is bisected by Witweather creek, which is all but dry by late spring. Always with water consciousness at the forefront of their decisions, the Favia-Ericksons have restored the local ecology with native plants, many of which historically provided utility to indigenous people.