Just getting around to posting this but solid wines overall. Maybe a bit pricy for the quality but what is not from California.
My notes:
- 2023 Failla Chardonnay Estate Vineyard – USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross – Seaview
This was not showing as well as the other wines on the table. Oak, spice, lemon and apple. Kind of simple offing based on the price point. (89 pts.) - 2022 Failla Chardonnay Olivet Ranch – USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Much better than the Estate with shells, white flowers, oak, lemon, sour apple and spice. Medium plus finish. (92 pts.) - 2023 Failla Chardonnay Sonoma Coast – USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
After tasting their lineup the Pinots are much better. Simple with wood, mild fruits, spice and floral notes. Short to medium finish. So many better options. (87 pts.) - 2023 Failla Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard Fort Ross – Seaview – USA, California, Sonoma County, Fort Ross – Seaview
Love Seaview vineyards and this was impressive with Strawberries, underbrush, violets, spice, minerals and raspberries. Nice concentration and good acidity. Highly recommended. 93+ (93 pts.)
- 2023 Failla Gamay Patton Valley Vineyard – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, McMinnville
Bramble, earth, strawberries, rose petals, dust and mild spice. Solid wine overall and decant value. (92 pts.) - 2022 Failla Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard – USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Stone, raspberries, floral, earth and subtle oak. Needs more time but potential is there. 91+ (91 pts.) - 2022 Failla Pinot Noir Willamette Valley – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Solid and price point is good. Strawberries, floral, earth, minerals and mushrooms. Medium finish and smooth finish. Very drinkable now through 2030. (91 pts.)
- 2023 Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Very solid offering with strawberries, minerals, rose petals, earth and mild spice. Medium finish. (92 pts.)
- 2022 Failla Zinfandel Day Sonoma County – USA, California, Sonoma County
I would drink more Zins if I could find them similar to this wine. Powerful but not hot like so many. Features blackberries, spice, plum, violets and dust. Medium plus finish. (92 pts.)
