Anthony Faustini has been a wine collector for many years. Looking to make the jump from serious collector to wine maker he began his research on Long Island in New York, visiting wineries and trying a number of wines. Looking to expand his palate and wanting to make a California wine he came to the Napa Valley where he was introduced to Crushpad in San Francisco. Faustini's first commercial vintage was small - merely 50 cases in 2005 from the Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard in St. Helena. This vintage was a teaser for Anthony and made him realize how much he wanted to be in the business. He started taking remote courses through UC Davis and because of his work for Cisco frequently found himself in California. While here for work - he also started nurturing vineyard and wine making connections. Today he lives in New York and commutes to Napa a number of times each year. Faustini currently focus on two labels, Play Date and Faustini with plans to expand. Each one of their wines involves a unique story.

The cave's ambiance is really neat... it's fun to explore the vineyard above the cave before or after your tasting and see where some of the grapes are grown and if you're an adventurous type, it's fun to take pictures by the giant Grape crusher statue on top of the vineyard. This is truly Napa's hidden gem! It's located at the Meritage Resort at the south end of Napa, and the tasting room is in a cave UNDER THE GRAPES. It's such a unique place to visit in Napa. The wines are excellent. The Mysterium is one of my favorite reds, and I love the Sauvingnon Blanc. The chardonnay is also very nice. The service in the wine cave is impeccable, and the employees are really knowledgable about the wine. They will also stay and have a friendly conversation with you if it's not too busy.

Entre Deux Mères, which translates from French as "Between Two Mothers," was founded on a friendship sparked by their children and nurtured through a shared love of wine, work, and play.

In September of 2000, they were fortunate to secure a few tons of Cabernet Sauvignon from a small grower in Oakville. The grapes were hand-picked, carefully sorted, and then crushed and fermented in small lots, marking the beginning of their venture. Their approach to winemaking mirrors their philosophy on raising children – providing tender loving care, nurturing always, and then allowing the wine to express itself and become the unique creation it was meant to be. They believe that their gentle handling and minimalist intervention in winemaking produces wines that are elegant and balanced, truly expressing their origins.

As they enter their 22nd year, their children are all grown up, but their project remains true to its original vision: small, hands-on, and honest. They credit their success to the hard work and dedication of their growers and the vineyard workers whose labor they deeply respect and admire. This commitment, they believe, is reflected in the quality of their wine.

Enjoy the laid-back vibe at our Napa Valley tasting room, located just off Highway 29 a mile south of the charming main street of downtown Calistoga. Surrounded by ornately landscaped gardens, our modern farmhouse-style tasting room opens onto a sun-filled courtyard framed by lush vineyards and views of the Calistoga foothills.

Calistoga is a sublime place to taste our Napa Valley/Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc alongside our expressive Pinot Noirs. Fun fact: Some of the fruit selected for the white varietal is from the adjacent estate vineyard.