Faustini Wines

Simply put, our enthusiasm for great wine has evolved into a commitment to handcrafting outstanding wine that reminds us of some of the most important moments in our lives. Our focus is to create small lots of brilliant wines that individually, have their own story, pair well with avariety of foods and are enthusiastically enjoyed on their own. 

It all began in early 2005 while residing on the East Coast. During this period, both Michelle a...

Our vineyard sources:

Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard, St. Helena

Beckstoffers vineyard was originally planted in 1858 by Napa Valley pioneer Dr. George Beldon Crane. The vineyard was entirely replanted in 1998 and is now hitting its stride. The vineyard has quickly become a star due to its high quality fruit. Due to higher temperatures, the Cabernet Sauvignon here tends to ripen earlier than its Oakville cousin (ToKalon) but is starting t...

Winemaker Kian Tavakoli brings to Faustini Wines tremendous knowledge and experience having been part of two of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wineries: Opus One and Clos du Val.

Born in Iran to a Persian father and French mother, Kian’s family moved to Marin County (north of San Francisco) in 1981. Kian began his appreciation of wine at an early age as the son of restaurateurs. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, Kian contin...