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Fait-Main

Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Solid bottling. Will have this wine for sale next month let me know if you need for your cellars? — 2 months ago

Douglas, Tom and 5 others liked this
Brian S

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Solid bottling. Will have this wine for sale next month let me know if you need for your cellars?
Brian S

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Solid bottling. If you need Fait-Main let me know we have the wines in stock and ready to ship!

François Cazin (Le Petit Chambord)

Vendangé a la main Cheverny White Blend 2024

Mary H
8.9

Medium body, tropical fruits, short finish — 7 months ago

Main Ridge Estate

The Acre Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2016

Semi transparent Ruby red. Aromatics of dried rose petals and violets with Sous Bois. Profound flavour intensity with savoury red cherry. Burgundian overtones. The Langtons Classification adopted Main Ridge as a top Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir many years ago - almost the original. Oak is in balance and doesn’t intrude. A very good Pinot, and probably a point or two behind their premium Cuvée, The Half Acre. Had the last one on 30/5/25. Good but not great. — 2 years ago

Jan, Paul and 16 others liked this

Pegasus Bay

Main Divide Pinot Gris 2018

Vintage 2018 | Ooooph, this is an impressive wine: extremely expressive smell with spices and flint, well balanced taste with good concentration. The sommelier told that the wine comes from grapes harvested late from high vineyards. | Paired with langoustine and chanterelles | at restaurant Alma in Oisterwijk — 5 years ago

Matt, Neil and 14 others liked this

Vietti

Perbacco Langhe Nebbiolo 2018

bright acid. roses. strawberries. sage and thyme. buy again. from main street. — 5 years ago

Alex, Severn and 5 others liked this

Fait-Main

Todeschini Asteria Vineyard Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend

Earthy, fruity...great change of pace from usual Napa fare. — 6 years ago

Anders Frederik Steen

Cette Main Légèrement Serrée M'a Laissé Perplexe Carignan Chardonnay

この名前正しくない!!
Dancing all the way to the back door at bakery at 5 in the morning
シャルドネとヴィオニエ
美味しい💚やはりアンダースのワインはとても美味しい
好き
日本語翻訳の本読みたいよ
— 3 months ago

DuMOL

Highland Divide Pinot Noir 2018

Super pleasant. Classic Pinot nose — 6 months ago

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Main Ridge Estate

Half Acre Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2016

A beautiful Mornington Peninsula Pinot drinking at its peak. A nice blend of red fruits and earthy nuances - M+ intensity on the palate. Again the lightness in colour belies that palate intensity - a sweet palate. Main Ridge Estate was an early producer in Mornington and remains highly rated - Half Acre being their Premium Cuvée. Bottles from this estate are not readily available even in Australia. NOTE DELECTABLE - this Cuvée is the Half Acre Not the Acre. — 9 months ago

Dave, Douglas and 17 others liked this
Ceccherini Cristiano

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Marvellous wine!!
So unfortunate he sold
Wines are the same anymore imo
What do you think of the last vintages?
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@Ceccherini Cristiano I didn’t realise the original owners had sold. I haven’t got an extensive tasting experience with Main Ridge and have not tasted their recent vintages. I do enjoy the limited vintages I have in my cellar like this one.
Ceccherini Cristiano

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Not 100% sure but i think it got bought by a wine agency.
Old vintages are sublime, i was lucky to taste a few

Domaine Des Deux Clés

Cles en Main Rouge

This was really interesting. Loved the aroma and the flavors continued to evolve over a few days. The nose was a bit earthy and funky. Soft attack, red and black fruits, gentle pepperiness on the finish. Good acidity. Didn’t go well with a red pasta sauce, but I’d easily drink this again. Thanks Jason! — 5 years ago

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Benoit Touquette

Fait-Main Las Piedras Vineyards Beckstoffer Red Blend 2014

Generous fruit but not a fruit bomb. Excellent for the vintage — 6 years ago

Raul, Shay and 13 others liked this

Flora Springs

Trilogy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Shay A
9.3

Day 3 in Napa in the books! Running a day behind on notes...Napa time runs slow AND fast!

Main reason we go out this time of year each year...the Flora Springs Trilogy Release Party! This was our 5th year in a row to attend. For comparison sake, this is less acidic than ‘15, but more structured than ‘14. Close to ‘13 in style. Trilogy style with fig, nutmeg, espresso, mainly black fruit, & a small dollop of floral/violet notes.
— 7 years ago

Ryan, P and 26 others liked this

Domaine Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils

Mont-Main Sourdelle Chablis Chardonnay 2023

I heartily agree with Lyle’s review.
Delicious w Oysters 🦪 Mosca.
Umami Bomba!
Thanks @Fass Selections
— 6 months ago

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Brian, Tom and 5 others liked this

Fait-Main

Las Piedras Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Fait-Main – Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2023
St. Helena – Napa Valley – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the iconic Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard in St. Helena. Crafted by Benoît Touquette (Fait-Main), this 2023 vintage is a powerful yet precise expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, emphasizing vineyard character, concentration, and structural integrity. Las Piedras’ rocky soils and warm site deliver intensity, while Touquette’s restrained hand preserves balance and clarity.

Aromas & Flavors
Dense and focused aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry compote, and ripe plum lead the nose. The palate follows with layers of dark cherry, cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and subtle espresso. Secondary notes of cocoa, cedar, and sweet spice emerge with air, adding depth without overshadowing the fruit.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and commanding, with firm, muscular tannins that give the wine its signature “bite.” The texture is polished but unapologetically powerful, carrying weight and concentration through a long, structured finish. This is a Cabernet built for longevity rather than immediacy.

Food Pairings
Grilled or dry-aged beef, lamb chops, braised short ribs, or mushroom-driven dishes. Also excellent with hearty, umami-rich preparations that can stand up to the wine’s structure.

Verdict
A serious, no-compromise Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated, structured, and expressive of both site and winemaker. This is not a casual pour, it’s a wine that demands attention and rewards patience.

Did You Know?
Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard is known for its rocky, iron-rich soils, which naturally limit vigor and contribute to the wine’s intense structure, minerality, and age-worthy tannins.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This wine has punch and precision. Dark, deep, and unapologetically bold, with a real bite that reminds you that you’re drinking something special. A standout Cabernet that shows why Las Piedras and Touquette are such a formidable combination.
— 6 months ago

Tom, Bob and 2 others liked this

Fait-Main

Bettinelli Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Sleeping Lady gets better each year — 5 years ago

Bryan, Billy and 5 others liked this
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Looking forward to it

Main Divide

Canterbury Pinot Noir

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.1

A more tannic textural expression of #pinotnoir from #newzealand long finish. Very fine. Very elegant. — 5 years ago

DuMOL

Highland Divide Chardonnay 2017

It has truly come together. It’s in the zone now... exceptional! — 6 years ago

David, Paul and 55 others liked this
Norman

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Love Dumol, never had this one. Great to hear, need to look for it.
David L

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And he’s doing a great job with these wines. This is not a heavy-handed Chardonnay at all. Very enjoyable 
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*Andy

Fait-Main

Toyon Farm Chardonnay 2014

This is really singing. Deep tropical fruits balanced by its acidity and lengthy finish. Tells its story without being overdone in any way. There are hints of minerals in there as well. — 7 years ago

Shay, Daniel and 13 others liked this
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14 was the best vintage to date.