Leviathan
California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
California, USA
Needs a little air but it’s singing.
Needs a little air but it’s singing.
Mar 22nd, 2019
Leviathan is the creation of husband and wife team Andy Erickson and Annie Favia-Erickson. They also collaborate on their Favia label, each bringing a resume boasting serious cult winery experience. Andy has spent time as winemaker at Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, Ovid, Dancing Hares and Arietta, with prior work at Harlan and Staglin, while Annie got her start with John Kongsgaard and Cathy Corison, before spending more than a decade as a viticulturist with David Abreu. The San Francisco Chronicle’s Jon Bonné said about the Ericksons, “Together they could probably create a 98-point wine in their sleep.” Their 2012 Leviathan is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot, and 14% Syrah all coming from Northern California, and mostly from Napa. There’s no dispute that this is rich and extracted, but there’s an underlying savoriness that balances out this fruit bomb. Blackberry, black cherry, licorice, mocha, cigar box, crème de cassis, and sweet tannins that carry with them that savory herbaceousness.
Leviathan is the creation of husband and wife team Andy Erickson and Annie Favia-Erickson. They also collaborate on their Favia label, each bringing a resume boasting serious cult winery experience. Andy has spent time as winemaker at Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, Ovid, Dancing Hares and Arietta, with prior work at Harlan and Staglin, while Annie got her start with John Kongsgaard and Cathy Corison, before spending more than a decade as a viticulturist with David Abreu. The San Francisco Chronicle’s Jon Bonné said about the Ericksons, “Together they could probably create a 98-point wine in their sleep.” Their 2012 Leviathan is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot, and 14% Syrah all coming from Northern California, and mostly from Napa. There’s no dispute that this is rich and extracted, but there’s an underlying savoriness that balances out this fruit bomb. Blackberry, black cherry, licorice, mocha, cigar box, crème de cassis, and sweet tannins that carry with them that savory herbaceousness.
Jan 20th, 2018
A wonderful Boudreaux blend From Napa Valley. Dominant black cherry throughout the journey with hints of cigar cedar box and licorice. Long smooth finish. Definitely worthy of a cellar collectible.
A wonderful Boudreaux blend From Napa Valley. Dominant black cherry throughout the journey with hints of cigar cedar box and licorice. Long smooth finish. Definitely worthy of a cellar collectible.
Oct 3rd, 2017Outstanding red blend from Andy Erickson
Outstanding red blend from Andy Erickson
4 people found it helpfulJul 18th, 2014My favorite under $100 bottle of wine at a restaurant .
My favorite under $100 bottle of wine at a restaurant .
4 people found it helpfulMar 19th, 2014
Definitely enjoyed this one. Not TOO big, but definitely robust. Wonderful with a spicy sausage pizza
Definitely enjoyed this one. Not TOO big, but definitely robust. Wonderful with a spicy sausage pizza
3 people found it helpfulMay 19th, 2014
Good fruit, nice wine, although a bit nondescript. Not wanting to define itself, maybe a bit more time in bottle? Been rather underwhelmed by what I've had from this producer in this 2009 vintage.
Good fruit, nice wine, although a bit nondescript. Not wanting to define itself, maybe a bit more time in bottle? Been rather underwhelmed by what I've had from this producer in this 2009 vintage.
2 people found it helpfulAug 7th, 2013
Red blend. Consulting wine maker for Screaming Eagle.
Red blend. Consulting wine maker for Screaming Eagle.
1 person found it helpfulNov 19th, 2022