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2021

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers Rosé

California · Central Coast

This was a very confusing wine for me. Comes off like an ultra-modern and really, really ripe Pinot Noir. from like.Texas. Muddled strawberry, menthol, spice, and a powerful medicinal cough syrup…

Reviewed 6 October 2025
2020

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Head Held High White

USA · California

This bottle was fine and all, with melon rind freshness and yellow citrus lift that adds to the yellow and white pear flavors, but it stays middle of the road in terms of depth. Slightly superficial…

Reviewed 28 September 2025
2021

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers

USA · California

This was a tough sell in a blind white tasting (mostly Chardonnay), as it came off super hot and burley compared to the more elegant Chardonnays in the lineup. This vintage is unfortunately my least…

Reviewed 31 July 2025
2017

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Syrah

USA · California

Sprinkles of old school earth and meat elements make for a more rustic delivery, but with an overall profile that is super charming and inviting. Macerated plum, bruised strawberry, leather, and…

Reviewed 9 June 2024
2021

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Unanswered Prayers

USA · California

Lighter and more airy than previous vintages, with a higher riding wave of yellow citrus fruit to counter the waxy and oily marzipan, apricot, and pineapple elements, the 2021 Fingers Crossed white…

Reviewed 2 June 2024
2020

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Head Held High White

USA · California

Still holding on to your precious 2017 Fingers Crossed white (yes, singular 'white,' since most of you only have one)? Life too scary out there and ya just can't bring yourself to crack the 2018?…

Reviewed 20 February 2023
2019

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Two Become One White

USA · California

I suppose it must be this way, where one of the best white Rhone-styled wines I've had in recent memory is also one of the rarest. I suppose "one of a kind" can't be such if it's common, easily…

Reviewed 10 August 2022
2017

Faethm / Fingers Crossed White

USA · California

Ripe and ready upon opening, the 2017 Feathm White's succulent yellow citrus and stone fruit flavors cascade across the palate with a gorgeous and delineated pulse that strikes a perfect chord…

Reviewed 14 July 2021
2018

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Grenache Off The Record

USA · California

If your nose is woke and you're eyes are blind, black cherry stems and kirsch you'll find. And if noble Grenache is what you guessed, you're equally smart as you are blessed. So sip my friend, and…

Reviewed 5 May 2021
2018

Faethm / Fingers Crossed Syrah Off The Record

USA · California

Holy heaping heaven of heathen Syrah gloriousness. From the first pop of the cork, the nose immediately lets you know that you're in for the best beefy Syrah amazement you've ever experienced. Is…

Reviewed 3 May 2021