Holding in there! Golden and oxidized flavors come out but a very impressive acid shine through.
Holding in there! Golden and oxidized flavors come out but a very impressive acid shine through.
Apr 8th, 2019
Lemon, white peach, honeysuckle and yoghurt on the nose. Medium plus acidity. Loads of lemon and the steely minerality and acidity of a Chablis, but wrapped in California sunshine with a hint of peach and even some tropical notes of guava. Medium plus finish. Great complexity. Maybe a bit hot is the only criticism.
Lemon, white peach, honeysuckle and yoghurt on the nose. Medium plus acidity. Loads of lemon and the steely minerality and acidity of a Chablis, but wrapped in California sunshine with a hint of peach and even some tropical notes of guava. Medium plus finish. Great complexity. Maybe a bit hot is the only criticism.
1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2015
Extremely light, soft and subtle. Anjou pear and cream on the nose.
Extremely light, soft and subtle. Anjou pear and cream on the nose.
May 16th, 2015
Good, but the oak came through a little bit more than I'd hoped. All in all, for the style, a very well made and enjoyable wine
Good, but the oak came through a little bit more than I'd hoped. All in all, for the style, a very well made and enjoyable wine
Dec 29th, 2014
Love these wines -- this is a great value and so delicious
Love these wines -- this is a great value and so delicious
Oct 23rd, 2014
Failla Estate Vineyard Chardonnay @BarTartine - awesome wine & amazing food
Failla Estate Vineyard Chardonnay @BarTartine - awesome wine & amazing food
Aug 9th, 2014
Expected much cooler texture in this wine.
Expected much cooler texture in this wine.
Nov 8th, 2013
Vintage is 2011 not 2009. Outstanding...
Vintage is 2011 not 2009. Outstanding...
Mar 22nd, 2013
Perfect with the roasted chicken. Nice overtones of honey and pear with crisp acidity.
Perfect with the roasted chicken. Nice overtones of honey and pear with crisp acidity.
Mar 16th, 2013
Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and coastal wildflowers lead into a palate of pear, citrus oil, and crushed stone. The concrete egg and Austrian foudre lend purity and gentle roundness, while 15% new French oak adds subtle spice and toast. Bright acidity carries a saline, mineral-driven finish with impressive length and poise.
Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and coastal wildflowers lead into a palate of pear, citrus oil, and crushed stone. The concrete egg and Austrian foudre lend purity and gentle roundness, while 15% new French oak adds subtle spice and toast. Bright acidity carries a saline, mineral-driven finish with impressive length and poise.
Feb 22nd, 2026
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
