THE BACKSTORY In 1997 Agustin Huneeus purchased 110 acres in Southern Napa and planted Cabernet Sauvignon over a decade before Coombsville became Napas newest AVA 2011 This vineyard became the home for Faust and the core of Fausts style of Cabernet Several distinctive blocks within ID: 772972
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THE BACKSTORY.In 1997, Agustin Huneeus purchased 110 acres in Southern Napa and planted Cabernet Sauvignon, over a decade before Coombsville became Napa’s newest AVA (2011). This vineyard became the home for Faust and the core of Faust’s style of Cabernet. Several distinctive blocks within the slopes of the eastern portion of the vineyard captivated us with their intense, flavorful fruit. In 2007, we decided to keep those blocks separate and bottle them into a limited release called The Pact. The Pact honors the Faustian contract with the devil. SOURCING: Distinct blocks of Coombsville vineyard, located in the eastern foothills south of Atlas Peak. Coombsville is Napa’s newest appellation and Faust’s home vineyard. The marine breeze from nearby San Pablo Bay provides a cooler climate than Napa’s northern appellations allowing for slow, even ripening which results in excellent structure, dark fruit character and layered complexity. AGING: 19 months in 100% French Oak, 50% newWINEMAKER DAVID JELINEK: The 2015 Pact is a full-bodied, rich wine beginning with notes of dried savory herbs and freshly roasted coffee. Vibrant flavors of black cherry and red plum are balanced by spice notes of star anise, dark chocolate, cedar and slate. Plush tannins and a velvety soft texture lead to a complex and lingering finish. www.faustwine.com “A precise center palate that seduces with every sip…” – James Suckling 97pts