Ava
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Our unique Premiere Napa Valley wine is classically balanced presenting an elegant expression of the 2017 vintage. This muscular yet sophisticated wine exhibits a deep purple color along with an abundance of ripe black fruit upon entry. Layered and opulent with longevity in the finish.
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.
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
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Crosby Roamann | 2022 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Estate Bottled Red Wine | 28 |
Shafer Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | One Point Five | 26 |
Foley Johnson Napa Green Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Peral Estate Vineyard | 25 |
Hestan Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate Selection | 25 |
Quixote Winery | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 25 | |
Saintsbury | 2019 | Chardonnay | Los Carneros | Toyon Farm | 25 |
To Kalon Vineyard Company | 2019 | Red Wine | Oakville | A Unique Offering | 25 |
Shafer Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | John's Upper 7 | 24 |
Artesa Vineyards & Winery | 2017 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon | 23 |
Faustini Wines | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Ava | 23 |
Jamieson Ranch Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Falabella | 23 |
Rocca Family Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | Collinetta Vineyard Winemaker's Barrel | 23 |
Bell Wine Cellars, Hoopes Vineyard, Mira Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 22 | |
Freedom Estate | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 | |
Rutherford Hill Winery Napa Green Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Rutherford Dust | 22 |
Vine Cliff Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Memories | 22 |
Pillar Rock Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 14 | |
Porter Family Vineyards | 2007 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Duet | 14 |
Signorello Estate | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Big Rock Cuvee | 14 |
Venge Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Family Reserve, Oakville | 14 |
Work Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Napa Valley Reserve | 14 |
Lail Vineyards | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Heimark Vineyard/ Mole Hill blend | 13 |
Schrader Cellars, LLC | 2007 | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | Vieux Os "Wicked Stump" | 13 |
Signorello Estate | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Big Rock Cuvee | 13 |
Spelletich Cellars | 2008 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | 13 | |
V Madrone Cellars | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Transition | 13 |
Baldacci Family Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | First Born | 12 |
Dominari | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Promiscuus | 12 |
Mi Sueño Winery | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Selección Herrera | 12 |
Palmaz Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Best of 40 Barrels - Los Olivos | 12 |
CONSTANT | 2006 | Cabernet Franc | Diamond Mountain District | 11 | |
Sullivan Vineyards | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 11 | |
Atlas Peak Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 | |
Robert Craig Winery | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Affinity | 8 |
Robert Mondavi Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon | 8 |
Robert Pecota Winery | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Wedding Oak Block, Kara's Vineyard | 8 |
Fife Vineyards | 1999 | Syrah | Napa Valley | Max's | 5 |
Trinchero Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Lewelling Vineyard | 5 |
Viader Vineyards and Winery | 2000 | Syrah | Napa Valley | 5 | |
Villa Mt. Eden | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Stagecoach Vineyard | 5 |
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