Cult Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi 2021

About This Wine

With over two decades of international winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard is one of Napa Valley’s most sought-after winemakers. Combining classical French technique with California’s premier terroirs, Fayard crafts luxury single-vineyard wines—including fine Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and rosé. Trained at prestigious Bordeaux estates like Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Smith Haut Lafitte, his winemaking philosophy emphasizes pure site expression. Every bottle highlights the unique synergy of climate, soil composition, meticulous vineyard management, and high-altitude microclimates across Napa Valley.

Tasting Notes and Score

'Powerful yet superbly balanced, this wine achieves the iron fist in a velvet glove expression that makes it appealing in its youth yet bolsters it for more complexity and depth with time. While firmly tannic, the texture still feels elegant. Although deep in black currants, cloves and cedar, the flavors are fresh and appealing.'--97 points, Wine Enthusiast.