Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019

85 % Cabernet Sauvignon ergänzt mit Merlot, Petit Verdot und Cabernet Franc; die Trauben stammen aus dem Faust Coombsville Vineyard und Weinbergen der Familie Huneeus in Rutherford; Ausbau für ca. 20 Monate in 100 % französischen Eichenholzfässern von Seguin Moreau, Taransaud und Francois Freres, 25 % neues Holz; 14,5 % vol;
Notizen des Weinguts: „A Modern Classic. Through relentless exploration, our winemakers are always in pursuit of the undeniable quality and unique style, fitting of a modern Napa Valley classic.“
 

- 95 Punkte James Suckling: „Blackberry, blackcurrant, graphite and tar aromas. Crushed stone, too. Full-bodied, yet firm, fresh and bright with a creamy, crunchy finish. ONE OF THE BEST VALUES IN NAPA APPELLATION DESIGNATED REDS. Drink or hold.“

- 94 Punkte Natalie MacLean: „Faust 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes sourced from the Huneeus’s family vineyards in Rutherford and Coombsville. Fragrant, full-bodied and creamy on the palate with ripe blackberry, cassis, olive, chocolate and spice with a flinty mineral finish. This AVA is known for its unique terroir of gravel, loamy sand, volcanic deposits and marine sediment soils that are well-suited to the Cabernet Sauvignon grape.“

- WINESPECTATOR: „Lush, with boysenberry, plum and blackberry compote flavors liberally laced with licorice snap and sweet spice accents. Reveals a glimmer of graphite on the finish to keep it honest. FOR THE HEDONIST CROWD.“

- Notizen von Winemaker David Jelinek: „Aromas of Chocolate and black cherry are complemented with layers of savory black cherry tart and notes of tarragon. Faust’s bright acidity is combined with mineral notes and fine grained tannins resulting in a long memorable finish.“