Faust
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Luscious, powerful cab that seems more inspired by Oz Shiraz than its Napa neighbours. Creamy cassis. Yummy. So fruitcentric unsure how this will age.
Luscious, powerful cab that seems more inspired by Oz Shiraz than its Napa neighbours. Creamy cassis. Yummy. So fruitcentric unsure how this will age.
1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2019
A classic Bordeaux style blend, (older vintages omitted Petit Verdot). Aged for 19 months in French Oak. Deep purple with Ruby edges, aromas of fresh berry fruits with cedar and spice. On the palate cherry, blackberry and blueberry fruit, with sweet and savory oak notes. Drinking well for a 2015, needs decanting. Tannins were smooth and firm, with flinty cacao on the long finish. Faust wines do not disappoint, even when young. Nice! AFav!
A classic Bordeaux style blend, (older vintages omitted Petit Verdot). Aged for 19 months in French Oak. Deep purple with Ruby edges, aromas of fresh berry fruits with cedar and spice. On the palate cherry, blackberry and blueberry fruit, with sweet and savory oak notes. Drinking well for a 2015, needs decanting. Tannins were smooth and firm, with flinty cacao on the long finish. Faust wines do not disappoint, even when young. Nice! AFav!
1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2018
Color me impressed by this baby Quintessa. For a 2015, this was amazingly accessible. Personally, I think this is the best Faust vintage I’ve had to date. Nose was more floral than jammy, with violets, blackberries, nutmeg and some blueberries. Well balanced and approachable on the palate, with a nice black cherry/blueberry finish.
As a side note, there is a new label change starting with the 2015. Almost looks like a Darioush label 🤔.
Color me impressed by this baby Quintessa. For a 2015, this was amazingly accessible. Personally, I think this is the best Faust vintage I’ve had to date. Nose was more floral than jammy, with violets, blackberries, nutmeg and some blueberries. Well balanced and approachable on the palate, with a nice black cherry/blueberry finish.
As a side note, there is a new label change starting with the 2015. Almost looks like a Darioush label 🤔.
Good stuff. Purple in the glass with aromas of baked fruit, herbs and vanilla. Classic Californian Cabernet flavours of jam, winter spice and berry fruits. Lovely smooth finish with some soft tannins and great lingering flavour. We'd all love to buy Quintessa every weekend but you need a strong budget for that, this is made by the same family with a more approachable price tag, enjoy.
Good stuff. Purple in the glass with aromas of baked fruit, herbs and vanilla. Classic Californian Cabernet flavours of jam, winter spice and berry fruits. Lovely smooth finish with some soft tannins and great lingering flavour. We'd all love to buy Quintessa every weekend but you need a strong budget for that, this is made by the same family with a more approachable price tag, enjoy.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2018
big solid california cab. some spice. full body. love it. the only downside is that there’s nothing particularly special. still an awesome big cab. well balanced.
big solid california cab. some spice. full body. love it. the only downside is that there’s nothing particularly special. still an awesome big cab. well balanced.
Nov 26th, 2021Celebrating 4 year anniversary! Very tasty and peppery - recommended by our waiter
Celebrating 4 year anniversary! Very tasty and peppery - recommended by our waiter
Jun 4th, 2021
A split for Mama on our son’s birthday eve 🍷
A split for Mama on our son’s birthday eve 🍷
Feb 11th, 2021
Beautiful wine. Smooth. Fruity. Surprising Cabernet Sauvignon
Beautiful wine. Smooth. Fruity. Surprising Cabernet Sauvignon
Aug 14th, 2019