2003 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate: Faust Wine

Region: Napa Valley, California, United States of America

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Tasting Note:May 1, 2016

Dark garnet red with some browning on the edges. Nose had a lot of green and vegetal notes with a slight undertone of cinnamon. Calm and integrated dark fruit on the palate. Undertones were a little savory with some grilled herbs. Furry on the tongue with a slight grittiness. Moderate tannins (6/10) and well integrated with a moderate body. Moderate plus finish.

This wine is comprised of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged in 60% new French oak and 40% 1 Year old French oak for 19 months. The fruit is mostly from the Rutherford AVA with some additional fruit coming from the Coombsville AVA.

Drink Dates:

2016 till 2018.

Rating:

89 points.

Price Point:

$$ - From my dad's cellar, cheapest online was around $45.00.

Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Faust Wine, Napa Valley, Red Wine, United States of AmericaGreg Ballington$$, 2003, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Coombsville, Faust Wine, Merlot, Napa Valley, Red Wine, Rutherford, United States of America, 89 PointsComment