Faust
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
"The Pact"
Coombsville AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 22
Vintage: 2024
Faust
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
10 cases produced
Highlights
- The purest expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Faust Estate in Coombsville.
- Selected by David Jelinek, this lot showcases our estates blue/black fruit, minerality, and acidity.
- From two prized, sloping blocks with fractured tuff and cool Bay air, creating balance and depth.
- Aged 24 months in French oak, 60% new.
Description
It’s time you make a deal with the Devil? Hand-selected by winemaker David Jelinek, The Pact represents the purest expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Faust Estate in Coombsville. Crafted for Premiere Napa Valley, this exclusive lot captures the essence of the estate’s sloping volcanic soils and the cool influence of the San Pablo Bay. Sourced from two prized blocks rich in fractured tuff, the wine balances blue and black fruit intensity with minerality and vibrant acidity. Aged for 24 months in 60% new French oak, it reveals remarkable depth and precision, standing as a tribute to Coombsville’s gothic elegance and Faust’s unwavering pursuit of perfection.
David Jelinek
Winemaker, Faust
David Jelinek joined as the winemaker for Faust in early 2016. Known amongst his colleagues for his passion for excellence, attention to detail and high standards - yet still someone you would want to have a beer with - David was the perfect fit for the team at Faust. He brings a wealth of knowledge from 18 years working in the wine industry and experience with The Prisoner Wine Company, Epoch Winery, Summerwood, Harlan, Groth, and Joseph Phelps.
Country born: United States
Education: Viticulture & Enology from California State, Fresno
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Winemaking starts in the vineyard.
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 West Fullerton
Chicago IL 60614
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Winery Distribution
Faust is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits)
- Colorado (SGWS)
- Connecticut (Slocum & Sons)
- Florida (Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits)
- Georgia (Georgia Crown)
- Michigan (Great Lakes)
- New York (Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits)
- New York (Lauber)
- Ohio (Wine Trends)