Faustini Wines
AVA III
2019 Red Wine
Napa Valley
Auction 25 | Lot No. 39
Vintage: 2019
Faustini Wines
AVA III
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your classically balanced wine presents an elegant expression of the 2019 vintage
- This unique blend of world-class sites speaks to the strength and resilience of the Napa Valley
- Aging in French oak for 22 months; only one special barrel makes it into AVA III
- True to our philosophy, your wine is approachable now, but created to be enjoyed for years to come
Description
Simply put, our enthusiasm for great wine has evolved into a commitment to handcrafting outstanding wine that remind us of some of the most important moments in our lives. Our focus is to create small lots of brilliant wines that individually tell their own story, and bring people together to tell theirs. More than a decade later, we remain commmitted to showcase the best Napa Valley has to offer with old world philosophies and progressive winemaking.
Kian Tavakoli
Winemaker, Faustini Wines
Winemaker Kian Tavakoli brings to Faustini Wines tremendous knowledge and experience having been part of two of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wineries: Opus One and Clos du Val.
Born in Iran to a Persian father and French mother, Kian’s family moved to Marin County (north of San Francisco) in 1981. Kian began his appreciation of wine at an early age as the son of restaurateurs.
A graduate of the University of California, Davis, Kian continued to develop his passion for wine, studying viticulture and genetics – both tremendous assets to his winemaking.
As the enologist for Opus One, Kian developed his ability to produce well-balanced, elegant wines. For nearly a decade at Clos du Val, Kian directed the winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon efforts, including their highly acclaimed Napa Valley Reserve bottling.
At Faustini Wines, Kian’s passion and pursuit of handcrafting ultra premium wines with a vineyard focus, is exactly what we are all about at Faustini Wines.
Country born: Iran
Education: UC Davis graduate in 1992, with a degree in Genetics/Viticulture Minor.
Spent 9 years at Clos Du Val where he was Associate Winemaker and eventually winemaker of their Cabernet program. Under the tutelage of Bernard Portet, he honed his skills in the craft of blending - creating focused, distinguished, and layered wines.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
Voted as a top 3 Napa winemaker the last two years, by the readers of Napa Life magazine.
Winemaking Philosophy:
Creating refined, structured and well balanced wines, expressing varietal characteristic, as well as a sense of place. I consider myself more of a guide to the grapes,. moving through the winemaking process, than anything else.
Winery Distribution
Faustini Wines is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Faustini Wines Contact: Michelle Faustini
Domestic:
- California ( FAUSTINI WINES )
- New Jersey ( FAUSTINI WINES )
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