Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1188 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
James R. Gilbarty

Really nice wine!! Highly recommended!!

Really nice wine!! Highly recommended!!

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Deep ruby red. Dark and tight on the nose. Dark cocoa, dark red berries, and solid structure on the palate. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. This just seems like a baby that needs some time to open up. Drink from 2019 till 2025.

Deep ruby red. Dark and tight on the nose. Dark cocoa, dark red berries, and solid structure on the palate. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. This just seems like a baby that needs some time to open up. Drink from 2019 till 2025.

Apr 11th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

A classic Bordeaux style blend, (older vintages omitted Petit Verdot). Aged for 19 months in French Oak. Deep purple, aromas of fresh berry fruits with cedar and spice. On the palate cherry, blackberry, plum and blueberry fruit, sweet and savory oak notes. Drinking well for a 2014, needs decanting or about 10 years in cellar. Tannins were smooth and firm, with leather & cacao on the long finish. Faust wines do not disappoint, even when young. Nice! A Fav!

A classic Bordeaux style blend, (older vintages omitted Petit Verdot). Aged for 19 months in French Oak. Deep purple, aromas of fresh berry fruits with cedar and spice. On the palate cherry, blackberry, plum and blueberry fruit, sweet and savory oak notes. Drinking well for a 2014, needs decanting or about 10 years in cellar. Tannins were smooth and firm, with leather & cacao on the long finish. Faust wines do not disappoint, even when young. Nice! A Fav!

Aug 2nd, 2019
Paul K
8.8

Round, kind of dumb, but enjoyable.

Round, kind of dumb, but enjoyable.

Nov 26th, 2020
Gur Steif

Very nice cab. Tobacco and leather and Black Forest fruits. You can tell it was aged in French oak. Not American. I usually avoid “brand” Napa wines but this was really nice. Great addition to steak Brussels sprouts and gnocchi in beurre noisette.

Very nice cab. Tobacco and leather and Black Forest fruits. You can tell it was aged in French oak. Not American. I usually avoid “brand” Napa wines but this was really nice. Great addition to steak Brussels sprouts and gnocchi in beurre noisette.

Apr 19th, 2020
Nick Piccone

Dark fruit, complex

Dark fruit, complex

Jul 13th, 2019
Caryl K

Great recommendation by our server. Full bodied cab, beautiful aroma, pairs really well with steak. It also doesn’t need time to air out, can be enjoyed immediately.

Great recommendation by our server. Full bodied cab, beautiful aroma, pairs really well with steak. It also doesn’t need time to air out, can be enjoyed immediately.

May 5th, 2019
Jim Restrepo

Fruit forward mild, excellent aftertaste, blackberry

Fruit forward mild, excellent aftertaste, blackberry

Mar 23rd, 2019
J Greene

I really like this, Will be getting some 15s if I can find them. Beautiful earthy nose, classic well structured.

I really like this, Will be getting some 15s if I can find them. Beautiful earthy nose, classic well structured.

Nov 8th, 2018
Hal
9.2

Celebrating Annie’s 17th Birthday with the fam...the wine is for K and me!!

Celebrating Annie’s 17th Birthday with the fam...the wine is for K and me!!

Aug 7th, 2018