Failla
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
While history of Failla (pron: FAY-la) is short it is not without its complexities. Founded as Failla Jordan in 1998, it took its name from the husband-and-wife team of winemaker Ehren Jordan and fellow debtor Anne-Marie Failla. That year they planted vines but began buying fruit to make wine. Fresh fruit aromas with citrus and honey scents. On the palate melon, pineapple and lemon zest flavors with light toasty notes. Savory, well balanced on lingering finish, great mouthfeel ending with mineral tones
While history of Failla (pron: FAY-la) is short it is not without its complexities. Founded as Failla Jordan in 1998, it took its name from the husband-and-wife team of winemaker Ehren Jordan and fellow debtor Anne-Marie Failla. That year they planted vines but began buying fruit to make wine. Fresh fruit aromas with citrus and honey scents. On the palate melon, pineapple and lemon zest flavors with light toasty notes. Savory, well balanced on lingering finish, great mouthfeel ending with mineral tones
Oct 23rd, 2017Pear, apple, lemon but well balanced. A terrific Sonoma coast chard for the $
Pear, apple, lemon but well balanced. A terrific Sonoma coast chard for the $
Oct 4th, 2016
Lemon, stone, delicate white flowers aromas. Textured, honeyed white fruit flavors. Lovely
Lemon, stone, delicate white flowers aromas. Textured, honeyed white fruit flavors. Lovely
Apr 13th, 2016
2014. Served very cold, but the citrusy aromas really blossomed as it warmed.
2014. Served very cold, but the citrusy aromas really blossomed as it warmed.
Sep 12th, 2018
A fine ending to Concerts on the Square. Thanks Square Wine
A fine ending to Concerts on the Square. Thanks Square Wine
Aug 2nd, 2018
Burnt notes on the palate with medium butter. A clean flavor to it as well. Overall a good representation of the region.
Burnt notes on the palate with medium butter. A clean flavor to it as well. Overall a good representation of the region.
Dec 18th, 2017
First time trying this much-lauded California (and now Oregon as well, based on recent news I’ve seen) producer. Definitely not let down. This is their most basic appellation-level bottling. Poured a bright medium (-) straw-gold hue. Moderate concentration of aromatics of ripe yellow apples, slightly underripe pineapple, wet stone, heavy cream, pie crust dough, lemon curd, and fennel. On the palate, the wine is round and shows (slightly less) ripe yellow apple, lemon curd, wet stone, hard cheese rind leesinees, underripe papaya, and fennel. Acidity is medium (+), alcohol is medium (+)/high and slightly (but not too distractingly) hot. Dry, with a medium (-) softly-textured body. Pretty good stuff, definitely want to seek out some of their single-site offerings.
First time trying this much-lauded California (and now Oregon as well, based on recent news I’ve seen) producer. Definitely not let down. This is their most basic appellation-level bottling. Poured a bright medium (-) straw-gold hue. Moderate concentration of aromatics of ripe yellow apples, slightly underripe pineapple, wet stone, heavy cream, pie crust dough, lemon curd, and fennel. On the palate, the wine is round and shows (slightly less) ripe yellow apple, lemon curd, wet stone, hard cheese rind leesinees, underripe papaya, and fennel. Acidity is medium (+), alcohol is medium (+)/high and slightly (but not too distractingly) hot. Dry, with a medium (-) softly-textured body. Pretty good stuff, definitely want to seek out some of their single-site offerings.
Nov 27th, 2017Toasty notes, baked apple, stony minerals. Well balanced #sonomacoast #chardonnay
Toasty notes, baked apple, stony minerals. Well balanced #sonomacoast #chardonnay
Jul 15th, 2017