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About This Wine
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ABOUT THIS WINE
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The 2022 Faust The Pact Cabernet Sauvignon is nothing short of a masterpiece, a wine that captures the essence of Napa Valley’s Coombsville AVA with breathtaking precision and depth. This vintage is a testament to the artistry of winemaking, blending the plush opulence of a warm season with the vibrant freshness and structure that only Coombsville’s cool, fog-kissed vineyards can impart. From the moment the wine meets the glass, it unfolds with a symphony of aromatics—expressive dark fruits like luxardo cherry and black currant, layered with exotic spices, star anise, dried sage, and the wild, herbaceous notes of garrigue. The nose alone is a revelation, promising a palate that delivers both power and finesse in equal measure.
On the palate, the 2022 Pact is a study in balance and harmony. The wine’s supple texture is framed by fine-grained tannins, polished to a sheen by the volcanic soils of Coombsville, while bright acidity lifts the fruit into a crescendo of flavor. The mid-palate is luxuriously dense yet focused, with layers of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate unfolding against a backdrop of savory graphite and mineral undertones. The finish is long and resonant, leaving an impression of both richness and vitality—a hallmark of this exceptional terroir. Aged for 22 months in French oak (45% new), the wine integrates its oak seamlessly, adding just a whisper of vanilla and toast to the fruit’s natural intensity.
What sets the 2022 Pact apart is its ability to marry the opulence of a warm vintage with the cool-climate restraint that defines Coombsville. The extended hang time in October allowed the fruit to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness, resulting in a wine of extraordinary complexity and depth. At 14.8% alcohol, it carries its weight effortlessly, with no heaviness or excess. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon that will delight collectors and connoisseurs alike, offering immediate pleasure yet possessing the structure to age gracefully for 15-20 years.
For those seeking a modern classic that embodies the soul of Napa Valley while standing apart from the crowd, the 2022 Faust The Pact is an undeniable choice. It’s a wine that speaks of place, of craftsmanship, and of the kind of vintage that comes along only when nature and human ingenuity align. Whether enjoyed now with a decant or cellared for future glory, this is a bottle that will inspire awe with every sip. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of Napa’s finest—this is Cabernet Sauvignon at its most compelling.
Composition: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 2% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.8%
On the palate, the 2022 Pact is a study in balance and harmony. The wine’s supple texture is framed by fine-grained tannins, polished to a sheen by the volcanic soils of Coombsville, while bright acidity lifts the fruit into a crescendo of flavor. The mid-palate is luxuriously dense yet focused, with layers of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate unfolding against a backdrop of savory graphite and mineral undertones. The finish is long and resonant, leaving an impression of both richness and vitality—a hallmark of this exceptional terroir. Aged for 22 months in French oak (45% new), the wine integrates its oak seamlessly, adding just a whisper of vanilla and toast to the fruit’s natural intensity.
What sets the 2022 Pact apart is its ability to marry the opulence of a warm vintage with the cool-climate restraint that defines Coombsville. The extended hang time in October allowed the fruit to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness, resulting in a wine of extraordinary complexity and depth. At 14.8% alcohol, it carries its weight effortlessly, with no heaviness or excess. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon that will delight collectors and connoisseurs alike, offering immediate pleasure yet possessing the structure to age gracefully for 15-20 years.
For those seeking a modern classic that embodies the soul of Napa Valley while standing apart from the crowd, the 2022 Faust The Pact is an undeniable choice. It’s a wine that speaks of place, of craftsmanship, and of the kind of vintage that comes along only when nature and human ingenuity align. Whether enjoyed now with a decant or cellared for future glory, this is a bottle that will inspire awe with every sip. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of Napa’s finest—this is Cabernet Sauvignon at its most compelling.
Composition: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 2% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 14.8%
Socially Rated 4+ / 5 ⭐
Our 2022 The Pact is perfectly balanced between the plush character of a warm season and the vibrant freshness that our Coombsville location always delivers. The nose opens with generous aromatics—expressive dark fruit seasoned with a medley of spices and intriguing botanicals, the vineyard’s distinctive star anise giving way to savory undertones of dried sage and the wild herb notes the French call garrigue. In the mouth, the wine is supple but focused, its fine-grained tannin structure wrapped in thin velvet. Bright acidity lifts the palate and adds a textural interplay, carrying juicy luxardo cherry and black currant flavors into a finish savory with the graphite that is always the mark of our vineyard.