Today we celebrate the 2020 release of our beautifully balanced Syrah and multi-faceted Merlot. Our 2020 The Hour—from a prized block at the highest point in our Coombsville vineyard—evinces the elegance possible when Syrah is planted in rocky, volcanic soils. The wine carries an umami-esque, savory warmth against pure and juicy plum and blueberry flavors set off by counterbalancing tension and the finest-grained tannins. Meanwhile, our 2020 The Lure delivers the firm but velvety structure and bright complexities of a classic Right Bank Merlot. But you’ll also catch Coombsville’s unmistakable fingerprint of savory minerality beneath gorgeous plum and berry fruit, a result of our cool climate and the cobbled soil and clay-loam mix of our vineyard. Photography by @rbello #faust #thehour #thelure #syrah #merlot #2020releases #coombsvilleava #redwine #napavalley #coombsville #drinkfaust #napa