Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2022 (Tulip)

Faust's 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies modern classic winemaking, showcasing the exceptional Coombsville terroir with elegant balance and complexity from a remarkable vintage.

INTRODUCTION
The 2022 vintage of Faust represents the pinnacle of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted primarily from their distinctive Coombsville estate vineyard. This modern classic embodies both power and elegance, reflecting the unique characteristics of an exceptional growing season.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS 2022
- Dry and mild winter for third consecutive year
- Early budbreak with small canopies and clusters
- Normal summer temperatures
- Extended warm period in early September
- Delayed sugar development in cooler sites
- Enhanced aromatic intensity in concentrated berries

TASTING PROFILE
AROMATICS
- Violets
- Toasted baking spice
- Cedar
- Slate

PALATE
- Concentrated black cherry
- Star anise
- Fine, chalky tannins
- Vibrant acidity
- Lingering minerality
- Mouthwatering freshness

TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc
- Aging: 20 months in 100% French Oak (25% new)
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Coopers: Seguin Moreau, Taransaud, and François Frères

WINEMAKING
The 2022 vintage benefited from strategic vineyard management, particularly at the Faust Estate Vineyard, where sprinkler systems helped moderate heat events and maintain optimal acidity levels. The result is a wine of pinpoint balance and complexity.