Faust
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Pact"
Coombsville AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 76
Vintage: 2023
Faust
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
10 cases produced
Highlights
- Purest expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from our Faust vineyard in Coombsville
- The Pact 2023 barrel is a portrait of our estate - black fruit, minerality and pronounced acidity
- Sourced from two small lots characterized by a sloping terrain, volcanic soils and a cool climate
- Barrel-aging for 24 months in French oak, 60% new
Description
The Pact is a pure expression of Coombsville, and this Premiere Napa Valley lot was selected by our winemakers to showcase its power, complexity and elegance. Sourced from the most distinct and expressive vines from our Faust Vineyard in Coombsville, The Pact serves as a portrait of our estate and embodies exactly what makes the Coombsville region so unique. Our estate receives the cooling San Pablo Bay breezes and an extended ripening period. This gives the wine its signature silkiness, blue and black fruit flavor profiles, minerality and pronounced acidity that translate to a wine of finesse that will age beautifully.
David Jelinek
Winemaker, Faust
David Jelinek joined as the winemaker for Faust in early 2016. Known amongst his colleagues for his passion for excellence, attention to detail and high standards - yet still someone you would want to have a beer with - David was the perfect fit for the team at Faust. He brings a wealth of knowledge from 18 years working in the wine industry and experience with The Prisoner Wine Company, Epoch Winery, Summerwood, Harlan, Groth, and Joseph Phelps.
Country born: United States
Education: Viticulture & Enology from California State, Fresno
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Winemaking starts in the vineyard.
Winery Distribution
Faust is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits)
- Colorado (SGWS)
- Connecticut (Slocum & Sons)
- Florida (Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits)
- Georgia (Georgia Crown)
- Michigan (Great Lakes)
- New York (Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits)
- New York (Lauber)
- Ohio (Wine Trends)