Fait Main’s Teeter Totter Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a Napa Valley red anchored in Cabernet from Rutherford, supported by small portions of Charbono, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel from Calistoga. The blend is reported as 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% each of the other three varieties, aged in 65% new French oak, and bottled at 14.8% alcohol. It’s positioned as a small-production Napa Cabernet, and the winemaking team is led by Benoit Touquette, known for his work across top Napa projects.

Critics have responded strongly, with an excellent 97-point review from Decanter. Decanter calls it “intensely perfumed with ripe blackberry, violets, and rich cedarwood accents,” and describes “silken dark berry fruit” that’s “plump, juicy, and generous,” shaped by “polished tannins” and finishing long with a “wet-slate, mineral-driven finish.” Decanter adds a practical note on drinkability: “It’s the kind of wine you want to drink on its own, yet it has the structure to carry a meal,” specifically recommending “hearty pastas, braised meats, or your favourite smash burger.”

Jeb Dunnuck, scoring it 91 points, frames it as a clear step up in the lineup, writing that the 2022 “brings more cassis, graphite, and smoky herb-like nuances,” alongside “medium-bodied richness and depth on the palate.” He also highlights craftsmanship elements that matter to buyers of Napa Cabernet, noting “nicely integrated oak, a balanced mouthfeel, and ripe tannins.”

Taken together, the reviews point to a Cabernet that emphasizes ripe dark fruit and classic Napa accents—cassis, cedar, graphite—while keeping texture and finish in focus. Despite the warm-year context in Napa in 2022, the critical notes consistently emphasize balance, polish, and an easy confidence at the table.