Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 (75cl, 14.9%)

Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a Napa Valley red wine at 14.9% ABV, blending 86% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Produced by the Huneeus family, it draws core fruit from the Coombsville estate vineyard, supplemented by fruit from Atlas Peak, Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain. Grapes were hand-picked, double-sorted, cold-soaked and fermented in French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks before 20 months in French oak, 25% new. The nose shows violets, fresh black cherry, toasted baking spice, pencil shavings, dried herbs, slate and cedar. The palate is generous with ripe black cherry and plum, savory cherry compote, star anise, fine chalky tannins, graphite and earthy minerality. The finish carries dark chocolate, cedar and mineral notes with mouthwatering acidity.