Recently,
we had the pleasure of visiting Faust Wines. These high-quality wines showcase
what makes the Coombsville Region so special.
Faust is part of a winery/brand portfolio owned by Huneeus Vinters including Napa based Quintessa.
The Faust House is one of Napa’s newest tasting rooms that opened in 2020.There is a refurbished 1870s Victorian Mansion and outdoor shaded patio areas overlooking terraced vineyards where we enjoyed these great wines.
The
mansion’s lavish interiors are meant to recall its namesake Dr. Faustus, the
literary character who made a pact with the devil.
Nate, assistant guest services manager showed us the lower- level speakeasy. Supposedly, it is haunted by 3 ghosts-August, Joanna and Mary. As the story goes, August liked whiskey and as a result they keep a bottle of Jameson always open for him.
Our knowledgeable and energetic host today was Ty. He did a great job telling us about the wine and the snack pairing that went with the wine.
We enjoyed a sensational sun splashed day on the patio overlooking Napa. We began with a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, followed by the 2016 ‘The Hour’ a unique blend of Merlot and Petite Sirah. We concluded with an elegant 2016 and 2018 ‘The Pact’ 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. We especially liked the 2016 Hourd and 2016 100 percent Cabernet. One bottle of each went home to Danville with us.
This winery is a ‘must do’ to add to your Napa wine tasting bucket list.
For more information and to make an appointment, go to: https://faustwines.com/
