Failla

Keefer Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.417 ratings
9.44 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Zachary Leinberger

My current favorite of Failla's offering.

My current favorite of Failla's offering.

1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 2016
Matt

Beautiful pinot. Defined red fruits, rhubarb, clay, and sweet wood. Balanced, delicate, and silky smooth. Paired w/duck, black lentils, coffee roasted carrots, parsnips, and oyster mushrooms.

Beautiful pinot. Defined red fruits, rhubarb, clay, and sweet wood. Balanced, delicate, and silky smooth. Paired w/duck, black lentils, coffee roasted carrots, parsnips, and oyster mushrooms.

Feb 3rd, 2015
Barron Nydam

In a perfect place right now. Very long finish. Nice acidity

In a perfect place right now. Very long finish. Nice acidity

Apr 18th, 2019
Devin Bray

A revelation. Not only the best Pinot noir I've had by several miles, but redefines what I even can conceptualize Pinor noir as being. It's concentrated, rich, opaque, intensely fruity, but still has that floral quality that makes Pinot what it is. Tastes like spicy grape purée with almost no hint of alcohol. A bit of characteristic Californian vanilla from the oak. Not a ton of terroir, which allows it to still feel light despite its intensity. Smooth and supple. Delicious. I'll need several more bottles of this.

A revelation. Not only the best Pinot noir I've had by several miles, but redefines what I even can conceptualize Pinor noir as being. It's concentrated, rich, opaque, intensely fruity, but still has that floral quality that makes Pinot what it is. Tastes like spicy grape purée with almost no hint of alcohol. A bit of characteristic Californian vanilla from the oak. Not a ton of terroir, which allows it to still feel light despite its intensity. Smooth and supple. Delicious. I'll need several more bottles of this.

Jun 2nd, 2015
Barron Nydam

2010- Immediately at opening it was tight and lean with sour cherry and chalk. After being open for 30 minutes it starting to sing. Wonderful juicy cherries. Lively and well integrated acidity. Can't wait for this wine to go into it's second phase of development. Can't wait to open it again in 5 and 10 years.

2010- Immediately at opening it was tight and lean with sour cherry and chalk. After being open for 30 minutes it starting to sing. Wonderful juicy cherries. Lively and well integrated acidity. Can't wait for this wine to go into it's second phase of development. Can't wait to open it again in 5 and 10 years.

Apr 4th, 2015
Tim Rogers

Ridiculously tasty. Damn.

Ridiculously tasty. Damn.

Feb 8th, 2015
Lesa Gough

Gorgeous, silky fruit and great structure. Lots of complexity but so artfully made.

Gorgeous, silky fruit and great structure. Lots of complexity but so artfully made.

Jul 6th, 2014
David Edelson

Wedding weekend with Ginny at Iris!

Wedding weekend with Ginny at Iris!

Jul 28th, 2013
Brandon Farley

Brandon had this 10 years ago

Brandon had this 10 years ago

Nov 29th, 2013
Paul K Sorbo

Paul had this 8 months ago

Paul had this 8 months ago

Aug 6th, 2023