Pact Society Member Release Details
It’s time. Announcing the 2021 vintage of our limited-release Syrah and Merlot blends.
Yes, Faust’s Coombsville vineyard is renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon. But its mix of cobbled soil and clay-loam, plus cool-climate growing conditions, yield the firm but velvety structure and bright complexities possible in an extraordinary Merlot. Our 2021 vintage of The Lure finds perfect balance between out vineyard’s firm-yielding tannin structure and its plush and generous fruit. And you’ll catch Coombsville’s unmistakable fingerprint of savory minerality under gorgeous plum and berry fruit.
Meanwhile, Our 2021 vintage of The Hour – from a prized block at our vineyard’s highest point – is evidence of the elegance possible when vines struggle in rocky soils. This Syrah carries an umami-esque, savory warmth against pure and juicy plum and blueberry flavors set off by the finest-grained tannins.
We can’t wait for you to enjoy these special bottles with dinner and friends.
Important Dates
Orders will be processed on Thursday, September 7th.
Orders will ship Monday, September 25th.
Pick-up order will be available beginning Thursday, September 7th, or click here to RSVP for our Member Release event on September 9th. You can also secure your reservation by sending us a note to reserve@faustwines.com.
2021 The Hour
The Hour 2021 reflects the long, mild growing season with incredible depth and complexity. Alluring aromatics unfold with savory, cool-climate notes of violet, herbs, pepper, spice wrapped around dark, concentrated fruit. An appealing meatiness on the palate carries generous ripe blueberry and plum flavors edged with hints of wild game, an exciting umami quality, and vivid minerality, giving the wine dimensions that have the potential to evolve beautifully over time.”
2021 The Lure
Our 2021 Lure unfolds like a ripe Santa Rosa plum. The bright intensity of the skin released in the first burst gives way to the sweetness of the flesh. The wine isn’t afraid of Merlot’s natural savory side, with pungent herbs conjuring the cool part of a forest, while aromas of cigar box layer over black pepper and earth. The palate finds perfect balance between our vineyard’s firm-yielding tannin structure and its plush and generous fruit. Sweet plum intermingles with blackberry with hints of cocoa powder.
Release Party at Faust Haus
Join us at Faust Haus to toast the release of our limited-release Syrah and Merlot blends, both of which are available only to Faust Haus guests and Pact Society members. On hand to enrich your visit will be master leather smith Savannah Yarborough of Nashville’s celebrated Atelier Savas, who channels a subtle rock-and-roll aesthetic and impeccable attention to detail to create unique leather jackets and footwear. Come savor Savannah’s craftsmanship and raise a glass—or two.
Saturday, September 9th | 10:30am or 2:30pm