2011 & 2019 Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon & Hanzell "Estate" Sonoma Valley Chardonnay Tasting Lot

“Lots of ripe blackberry, currant, toasty oak and spice flavors shine in this dry, tannic young Cabernet. Small proportions of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc add complexity to the blend. Drink it over the next few years.” (03/2014)

“Stony, flinty and crisp in lemon zest, this wine was given time in both new barrel and stainless steel, allowing for complex, floral tones to take hold. Complex, balanced and elegant in style, this wine is mightily structured, with plenty of time to unfurl and impress. (VB)” (10/2022)

“The 2019 Chardonnay shows lovely hints of nuance that have started to develop in bottle. Lemon confit, apricot, yellow flowers, mint, tangerine oil and a touch of honey are all typical of a wine with some bottle age. Creamy and expansive in feel, the 2019 is showing so well today. (AG)” (04/2023)

“Precise and fresh, offering perfectly ripe Bartlett pear, lemon zest and Fuji apple flavors, with hints of makrut lime leaf and sea salt, followed by a note of buttery brioche on the elegant finish. (MW)” (07/2022)