Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 2022

Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 is a rich and polished expression of Napa Valley Cabernet, combining ripe dark fruit with elegant structure. The nose offers black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, violets, and subtle hints of cedar, spice, and slate. On the palate it is medium‑to‑full‑bodied, with concentrated dark fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins, bright acidity, and layered complexity that leads to a long, lingering finish. A blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, this 2022 Faust is approachable now with food but also has the structure to age gracefully over the next decade.

"Spiced (mostly red) fruits, flowers, and baking spice notes define the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, a medium-bodied, very soft, supple, and front end-loaded effort with a nicely balanced, charming mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a good finish. Based on 86% Cabernet Sauvignon complemented with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, it was aged 20 months in French oak, 25% new. It's upfront and ready to go." Jeb Dunnuck 90