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Absolutely wonderful wine tasting experience. My friend and I did the Act 1 tasting and was able to try 4 different types of wine with one extra tasting of our choice. We were given finger food snacks with our wine which were tasty. Their Cabernet is so good. I'm just getting into wine so it's hard for me to describe wine but their 2019 Cabernet definitely has layers of flavor. We were able to explore the house and the outside grounds with wine in hand. The house is gorgeous with their two different styles from the bottom and top floor. There is a speakeasy below the house and the view outside is amazing. We needed getting a bottle of wine and it came with a very nice well made wine bag. I would definitely come back here again.
Faust Haus is a restored 1870's Victorian Mansion painted black. The black paint creates a gothic look for the house that sits on a hillside. Faust wines are from their Coombsville vineyard which is the southern most part of the Napa Valley. The vineyard has volcanic soil and cool climates. I hadn't heard of coombsville before but I enjoy a cool climate wine, so looked forward to tasting the wines. The winery is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon ( limited production) but Sauvignon Blanc is served as a welcome splash. There's seating inside the house and outside on the terraced patio. The day we visited inside seating was unavailable due to a plumbing issue, but it was a really nice day so sat outside and enjoyed the view. I'll need to come back because I really wanted to see the inside of the house and the prohibition era cellar. Snacks were served with tasting - veggies, crackers, pimento dip and a beet hummus dip. We didn't really eat it since we just came from lunch, but nice to have the snacks available. I enjoyed all the wines offered with their Act I tasting. The service was fantastic, parking easy and the winery is located right on hwy 29, so not hard to find. We left with their Pact Cabernet Sauvignon- " As soon as you trust yourself- you will know how to live".
We went on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't too busy. It has a beautiful view of Saint Helena. They welcomed us with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and then we did a seated tasting downstairs in their cave/wine cellar. This property mainly does only reds the only white wine is a Sauvignon Blanc. It was just they're welcome wine they don't make a lot of cases of that. The host was very cool and the story behind the house is very cool! They do ask if you wanna know the story behind it or not because it does have to do with "making a deal with the devil" which I appreciated them asking before we accepted. Very cool Black house and story behind how it became a winery. Also the sister properties of the winery are opus one and flowers in Healdsburg. If you like cabs, syrahs and Merlot I definitely feel like it's worth a visit.
It's great to be back at Faust. Each visit I learn something new about them. My favorite wines there are Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. Couldn't resist this time and purchased a few more bottles for the holidays. Property is gorgeous and has a lot of history and meaning in the design. You can never go wrong with their tasting and food served to accompany the wines. Staff is really great and happy to share their knowledge about the property and wines.
The estate was cool to visit and the service was friendly but unfortunately we didnt like any of the wines. We opted for the tour which allowed us to see around the house, learn a little about the history of the winery, tour the cellar area where the barrels were and do a barrel tasting, tour a speakeasy bar on property, and then end with a tasting in a beautiful private room with a plate of cheese and charcuterie. Overall a pleasant visit but just wish I liked the wines more!
A great personal tasting experience and some classic Napa cabs. Came with a friend on a winter Saturday. They were all sold out of tours, so we opted for the winter at the winery experience which had a tasting and some extra special snacks. Our host was lovely and gave us a really personal guided tasting, since we were a little earlier in the day and it hadn't filled up yet, he had lots of time to speak with us. The wines were typical Napa cabs, a good representation of the region and the little fondue onion dip and dippables paired with it nicely. Worth noting that this experience took place in their back tank holding building which was set up nicely, but wasn't as cool as the house. We were still able to walk through the house after and enjoy the views from there as well.
We had never heard of Faust Wines before our trip to Napa, but we were provided it as a recommendation from our resort concierge and we're glad they did so we could explore a new place! Faust is located in St. Helena and is centrally located in Napa Valley. When you arrive, they have a private parking lot down the hill with ample free parking, and you walk up the hill to the "Faust Haus". The landscaping is truly beautiful as you walk up to the Victorian style home. When you arrive, you're greeted outside and checked in by the host, and are provided with a glass of champagne as you're escorted to your table. I highly recommend getting a reservation in advance as the tasting areas are pretty small in scale and could be busy I could imagine at times. Tasting fees vary, we opted for the Act 1 tasting for $75 which starts with some light snacks and 4 different wines. Our host was really nice explaining the winery and the various wines and also brought us one of the wines from the library selection to taste as well as a bonus. All of the wines were absolutely outstanding and we left purchasing a bottle of "The Pact" Cab for $125 which was absolutely amazing! We've added Faust to our list of wineries we must return to on our next trip!
Fabulous picnic experience at Faust!! Since they were hosting a private event inside their beautiful Victorian, we were able to book a picnic experience outside. They were so accommodating - Due to traffic, we were 45 minutes late. We called to inform them and they were so friendly and said they would still be able to host us. We got there and the views were spectacular. It was such a hot day and were were immediately greeted at check in with some fabulous white wine. The host walked us over to the table and we were seated under a large umbrella, which was a perfect amount of shade for the two of us. The host that served us at our table, Julio, was very professional and informative about the wine and the history of the property. The food and wines were amazing!! The house was beautiful and I would love to come back for the full tour because it was such a great experience!
Date of Visit: 8/5/2023 Exploring one of the most mystery wineries in Napa Valley! Love the Victorian main tasting room painted in black. There were even a hidden bar tasting room down at the basement. A perfect reflect of the Prohibition era. ACT I tasting can be enjoying at indoor or outdoor. With a taste of the four following wines: 2022 Faust Sauvignon Blanc 2020 The Hour Syrah 2020 The Lure Merlot 2019 The Pact Cabernet Sauvignon
**A review purely on the ambiance. I came here with some wine tasters and loved the ambiance of the place. Great overlook and a very well decorated place that is suited for groups. We sat in the basement area but also had a gander upstairs. A very clean and comfortable setting!
Truly have never fallen so in love with a place like I did with Faust. Ask for the story/concept behind the decor. The art was so well thought out and really tells the story so well with every inch of this building. Perched up on a hill you get a gorgeous view and our experience was so private and personable. We were able to ask a lot of questions and learned so much about wine and the process they use in making their wine But the wine itself is what makes it memorable. I've never been to napa so I assumed all wine tasted like Faust but I was so wrong. Faust wine is the smoothest wine I've ever had in my life. I want to order a case after I left because I was so in love with every pour they gave us. Cannot wait to come back!
My group of 6 had an amazing wine tasting experience here. Great service and hospitality all around. We arrived at the house and were welcomed with a glass of Chardonnay immediately. They encouraged us to explore the house both downstairs at the speakeasy and upstairs. We had our tasting upstairs in a gorgeous, bright and airy living room. The interior design and decor was very modern and comfortable, despite the exterior dark, moody house. All of the wines we tasted were amazing and it was nice that we got to compare different vintages of the same wine. The appetizer pairings were also delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed our tasting here and highly recommend this winery! read more
We have passed by many times but never stopped. This time we made a reserved reservation that included some of their top wines, a charcuterie board and a tour of the property. Everything was wonderful and we walked away with several bottles we plan to save for a special occasion. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
Absolutely wonderful wine tasting experience. My friend and I did the Act 1 tasting and was able to try 4 different types of wine with one extra tasting of our choice. We were given finger food snacks with our wine which were tasty. Their Cabernet is so good. I'm just getting into wine so it's hard for me to describe wine but their 2019 Cabernet definitely has layers of flavor. We were able to explore the house and the outside grounds with wine in hand. The house is gorgeous with their two different styles from the bottom and top floor. There is a speakeasy below the house and the view outside is amazing. We needed getting a bottle of wine and it came with a very nice well made wine bag. I would definitely come back here again. read more
5 months ago
Faust Haus is a restored 1870's Victorian Mansion painted black. The black paint creates a gothic look for the house that sits on a hillside. Faust wines are from their Coombsville vineyard which is the southern most part of the Napa Valley. The vineyard has volcanic soil and cool climates. I hadn't heard of coombsville before but I enjoy a cool climate wine, so looked forward to tasting the wines. The winery is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon ( limited production) but Sauvignon Blanc is served as a welcome splash. There's seating inside the house and outside on the terraced patio. The day we visited inside seating was unavailable due to a plumbing issue, but it was a really nice day so sat outside and enjoyed the view. I'll need to come back because I really wanted to see the inside of the house and the prohibition era cellar. Snacks were served with tasting - veggies, crackers, pimento dip and a beet hummus dip. We didn't really eat it since we just came from lunch, but nice to have the snacks available. I enjoyed all the wines offered with their Act I tasting. The service was fantastic, parking easy and the winery is located right on hwy 29, so not hard to find. We left with their Pact Cabernet Sauvignon- " As soon as you trust yourself- you will know how to live". read more
We went on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't too busy. It has a beautiful view of Saint Helena. They welcomed us with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and then we did a seated tasting downstairs in their cave/wine cellar. This property mainly does only reds the only white wine is a Sauvignon Blanc. It was just they're welcome wine they don't make a lot of cases of that. The host was very cool and the story behind the house is very cool! They do ask if you wanna know the story behind it or not because it does have to do with "making a deal with the devil" which I appreciated them asking before we accepted. Very cool Black house and story behind how it became a winery. Also the sister properties of the winery are opus one and flowers in Healdsburg. If you like cabs, syrahs and Merlot I definitely feel like it's worth a visit. read more
It's great to be back at Faust. Each visit I learn something new about them. My favorite wines there are Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. Couldn't resist this time and purchased a few more bottles for the holidays. Property is gorgeous and has a lot of history and meaning in the design. You can never go wrong with their tasting and food served to accompany the wines. Staff is really great and happy to share their knowledge about the property and wines. read more
The estate was cool to visit and the service was friendly but unfortunately we didnt like any of the wines. We opted for the tour which allowed us to see around the house, learn a little about the history of the winery, tour the cellar area where the barrels were and do a barrel tasting, tour a speakeasy bar on property, and then end with a tasting in a beautiful private room with a plate of cheese and charcuterie. Overall a pleasant visit but just wish I liked the wines more! read more
11 months ago
A great personal tasting experience and some classic Napa cabs. Came with a friend on a winter Saturday. They were all sold out of tours, so we opted for the winter at the winery experience which had a tasting and some extra special snacks. Our host was lovely and gave us a really personal guided tasting, since we were a little earlier in the day and it hadn't filled up yet, he had lots of time to speak with us. The wines were typical Napa cabs, a good representation of the region and the little fondue onion dip and dippables paired with it nicely. Worth noting that this experience took place in their back tank holding building which was set up nicely, but wasn't as cool as the house. We were still able to walk through the house after and enjoy the views from there as well. read more
We had never heard of Faust Wines before our trip to Napa, but we were provided it as a recommendation from our resort concierge and we're glad they did so we could explore a new place! Faust is located in St. Helena and is centrally located in Napa Valley. When you arrive, they have a private parking lot down the hill with ample free parking, and you walk up the hill to the "Faust Haus". The landscaping is truly beautiful as you walk up to the Victorian style home. When you arrive, you're greeted outside and checked in by the host, and are provided with a glass of champagne as you're escorted to your table. I highly recommend getting a reservation in advance as the tasting areas are pretty small in scale and could be busy I could imagine at times. Tasting fees vary, we opted for the Act 1 tasting for $75 which starts with some light snacks and 4 different wines. Our host was really nice explaining the winery and the various wines and also brought us one of the wines from the library selection to taste as well as a bonus. All of the wines were absolutely outstanding and we left purchasing a bottle of "The Pact" Cab for $125 which was absolutely amazing! We've added Faust to our list of wineries we must return to on our next trip! read more
4 months ago
Fabulous picnic experience at Faust!! Since they were hosting a private event inside their beautiful Victorian, we were able to book a picnic experience outside. They were so accommodating - Due to traffic, we were 45 minutes late. We called to inform them and they were so friendly and said they would still be able to host us. We got there and the views were spectacular. It was such a hot day and were were immediately greeted at check in with some fabulous white wine. The host walked us over to the table and we were seated under a large umbrella, which was a perfect amount of shade for the two of us. The host that served us at our table, Julio, was very professional and informative about the wine and the history of the property. The food and wines were amazing!! The house was beautiful and I would love to come back for the full tour because it was such a great experience! read more
3 years ago
Date of Visit: 8/5/2023 Exploring one of the most mystery wineries in Napa Valley! Love the Victorian main tasting room painted in black. There were even a hidden bar tasting room down at the basement. A perfect reflect of the Prohibition era. ACT I tasting can be enjoying at indoor or outdoor. With a taste of the four following wines: 2022 Faust Sauvignon Blanc 2020 The Hour Syrah 2020 The Lure Merlot 2019 The Pact Cabernet Sauvignon read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
**A review purely on the ambiance. I came here with some wine tasters and loved the ambiance of the place. Great overlook and a very well decorated place that is suited for groups. We sat in the basement area but also had a gander upstairs. A very clean and comfortable setting! read more
1 year ago
Truly have never fallen so in love with a place like I did with Faust. Ask for the story/concept behind the decor. The art was so well thought out and really tells the story so well with every inch of this building. Perched up on a hill you get a gorgeous view and our experience was so private and personable. We were able to ask a lot of questions and learned so much about wine and the process they use in making their wine But the wine itself is what makes it memorable. I've never been to napa so I assumed all wine tasted like Faust but I was so wrong. Faust wine is the smoothest wine I've ever had in my life. I want to order a case after I left because I was so in love with every pour they gave us. Cannot wait to come back! read more
1 year ago
God help us; for art is long, and life so short -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust, First Part The last visit of the day. After the over the top experience at AXR and the lovely, personable stop NB at Martini; Faust was a bit of a let down. Nibbles were very good but we only got to try a few tastes of their wine. As others mentioned, no offer to revisit any wines. The host was professional and interesting. Plus their quality is good for newbies but fairly pedestrian if you want something with some depth or soul. Their entry level Cabernet has decent Napa QPR at $55 but the Syrah and Merlot at $90 is a joke based on both their CA competition at that price point and their French equivalents. The $125 cab blend is also not worthy of that price. The house, formerly St Clement, and grounds are lovely. My friend bought a few bottles but no tasting fee credit. I will not return and cannot recommend this experience. The website who rated this one of the most 27 beautiful Napa experiences is wrong as is Esther Mobley who ranked this as one of the 25 wineries to visit. Based on this experience and my subpar Ashes and Diamond experience, she is not a wine critic to trust as I suspect she overrates shiny, pretty things and underrates true soulful quality. read more
"Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it" Goethe. Indeed a different creative take than set in a small outcrop hill overlooking the valley in St Helena. This is a unique and personal experience in a beautifully and brilliantly renovated historic home. Must visit. read more
1 year ago
The wait is over! After a few years of renovation and reinvention of the Victorian home up on the hill, the former home of St Clement, The Faust Haus is open 9/4! Located in St. Helena, this former farmhouse and Prohibition Era cellar is an escape from the typical Napa Valley tasting room. Tasting through different wines of the Faust, starting with the first vintage of Sauvignon Blanc with fruits coming from Combsville, the SB has tropical notes and is very pleasing. The stars of the show include their beautiful reds - the Hour (Syrah based) and the Pact (Cabernet). We had the 2004 Faust that tasted amazing. The mystery box of goodies are prepared in-house with amazing dips, beets and other snacks that paired wonderfully with the wines. The hospitality team is all-star, super knowledgeable and is so passionate about this new project. Glad that the Faust wine finally found a great home and team to represent the brand. read more
Our favorite tasting in Napa! The $75 tasting comes with 4-5 wines and an amazing snack box with carrots, bread, roasted red pepper dip and pimento cheese with nuts and a cookie. It felt like a really private experience with not too much of a crowd (unlike other touristy spots). Would highly recommend! read more
This winery sits on a hill that has a nice view. We sat outside with our group of 6. The gentleman gave us a great background to the history of the house and wine. It came to our surprise that they had small snacks for the tasting. The snacks were sooo good. They had a beet hummus that didn't taste like beets. All the sides were great and paired with the wine perfectly. You are able to go inside the house to explore, even if you booked outside. I enjoyed all the wines! read more
We had such a wonderful experience at Faust. From the great wines to the excellent views and outdoor tasting, a trip to Faust is well worth the money. You can also tour the house and their speakeasy. The people who work here are so knowledgable and friendly, and let's not forget about the awesome spread you get with your wine. Most Napa places are too snobby to give you food, but these guys give you a nice picnic spread. Great way to spend a couple of hours. read more
This is a great choice for a new or experienced wine taster. The tasting room team tells a cool story that takes you through each of their wines. It's engaging and fun, and the wines are terrific. Make sure to tour the house as it goes with the story of the wines. The history of the house also includes an interesting ghost story. I look forward to getting my wine selections delivered soon. read more
Our tasting here was amazing! A beautiful property with a very interesting history. Our host, John, did a wonderful job explaining the rich history to us and pouring us some delicious wine! He went above and beyond and also gave some great dinner recommendations in Napa. One of our favorite tasting experiences and would highly recommend! read more
4 years ago
What an amazing tasting experience. Came here for a tasting with friends that are members. We had a great seat overlooking the scenery- all seats here have a great view since the tasting house is nestled on top of a hill. Tried a lot of great wines, from Chardonnay to the cabs. Enjoyed everything, and they provide a nice little snack basket which helps keep you sober. Service was great too, with a really informative host. Will be back! read more
3 years ago
Another great visit to Faust. We did the Act I tasting this time and had great service despite our time constraints. I believe our host's name was Nebil, and he was very friendly and asked us what we wanted to know about the wines and the winery. I was pleasantly surprised by the snacks provided as well, a great selection of fresh veggies and hummus. read more
One of my favorite wineries in Napa and I've been to a lot of wineries in Napa. What makes this place so special is that it's located up hill. The exterior of the winery/ house is very moody. The theme of the winery is heaven and hell. Upstairs, the walls are white and decors are light colors. Downstairs, the walls are black with dark decors. I came here the weekend of Halloween and it was perfect timing. The leaves on the trees were changing colors. The weather was cool. Not too crowded during fall season. I was surprised that our wine tasting came when a box of snacks and the snacks were BOMB! A very chill place to relax and enjoy great wine overall. read more
4 years ago
We visited Faust Haus on a recent trip to Napa (Dec 2022) for their interactive tasting called "Act II". This is the slightly upgraded experience from their standard tasting and worth every penny. First, you get a personalized tour of the winemaking area and then a private tasting of some of their best wines (including The Pact, their reserve Cabernet which is exquisite) along with food pairings for the wines. Our host was Steve Frattini, who was so knowledgeable and passionate about the wines. He truly made the experience for us, as his knowledge and personality made the two hours fly by. We liked the wines so much that we joined the club because it's a terrific deal if you plan to drink really great wine from Napa. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
For an elegant and lovely tasting, visit Faust. The property is a beautifully renovated Victorian that is updated with clean contemporary furnishings. Our host was lovely and explained the wines to us as we sipped. The accompaniments were presented in a wooden gift box and were so delish! The pimento cheese and the rosemary shortbreads were such a treat!! Don't miss this spot. read more
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