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Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Wine Review

Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:94/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $74.95

Drink: 2021-2027

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Faust

Agent: Rogers & Company

Natalie's Score: 94/100

Faust 2018 is a big, deep and dark Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes sourced from the Huneeus’s family vineyards in Rutherford and Coombsville. Grapes were hand-picked and double-sorted, fermented in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels as well as aged in French oak barrels (30% new, 70% single use) for 19 months. Rich on the nose with bright dark cherry, raspberry and earthy violet aromas. On the palate the wine is lush, supple with blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate, smoky vanilla, cedar spice and toasty oak flavours. Tannins are structured and firm. Good now, better in a couple of years as the wine evolves.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled lamb chops, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin.

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This Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 was reviewed on December 18, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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Faust 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes sourced from the Huneeus’s family vineyards in Rutherford and Coombsville. Fragrant with black currant, black olives and spicy on the nose; dry, full-bodied and vibrant on the palate with ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, smoky vanilla, cedar spice and toasty oak spice flavours. Tannins are structured and velvety. Good now and will continue to evolve and improve with age. - Community Wine Reviews

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