Expect red and dark cherry, raspberry, dried herb, forest floor, and a savory mineral note with medium body, refined tannins, and bright acidity. The 2016 California vintage was excellent.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- USA / California / Sonoma County / Sonoma Coast
- Body
- Medium
- Style
- dry red, balanced, restrained, food-friendly
The producer
Failla Wines was founded in 1998 by Ehren Jordan (longtime winemaker at Turley) and his wife Anne-Marie Failla. The estate is based in Calistoga but produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay primarily from cool-climate Sonoma Coast sites. Known for a more restrained, Burgundian-influenced style.
What critics say
Failla wines receive consistently strong reviews and are widely respected for their elegance and food-friendliness in a market that often favors riper styles.
Pairing
Roasted duck breast, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto