Failla

Olivet Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.216 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Matt

Lovely, feet in the NW with its head in the OW, like so many of Failla’s wines are. Shows a touch more exotic fruit on the nose and palate, nothing over the top though. Oak treatment is integrated, the wine is beginning to drop its succulent fruit in exchange for some more savory/mineral aspects.

Lovely, feet in the NW with its head in the OW, like so many of Failla’s wines are. Shows a touch more exotic fruit on the nose and palate, nothing over the top though. Oak treatment is integrated, the wine is beginning to drop its succulent fruit in exchange for some more savory/mineral aspects.

Nov 23rd, 2018
John B
9.3

Citrus and lemongrass on the nose. Bright acidity. Honey, lemon, wet stone. A bit burgundian.

Citrus and lemongrass on the nose. Bright acidity. Honey, lemon, wet stone. A bit burgundian.

1 person found it helpfulJun 5th, 2017
Stuart Pollack

Nice Chardonnay. Good balance and correct, but not much character.

Nice Chardonnay. Good balance and correct, but not much character.

Jul 13th, 2023
Jeff Christner

The big egg!

The big egg!

Feb 14th, 2022
Jeff Christner

The big egg- concrete egg. Just great!

The big egg- concrete egg. Just great!

Nov 7th, 2021
Michael Seely

Full complete. Rich velvet glides across the palette. Excellent wine

Full complete. Rich velvet glides across the palette. Excellent wine

Dec 26th, 2018
Charles Hudson

It was just okay

It was just okay

Nov 7th, 2018
Jim Stehli

“Citrus, lemongrass, honey and wet stone” was someone else’s summary and that nails it. Really nice. New find for me.

“Citrus, lemongrass, honey and wet stone” was someone else’s summary and that nails it. Really nice. New find for me.

Jul 17th, 2018
Evan Bienstock

After a hot day in VT, a bike ride, and some wood cutting, the porch and this are a match made in heaven. This beautifully approachable Chardonnay shows a slightly oaky finish but starts with fresh lemon, apple and even peach. Thank you again @Ehren Jordan

After a hot day in VT, a bike ride, and some wood cutting, the porch and this are a match made in heaven. This beautifully approachable Chardonnay shows a slightly oaky finish but starts with fresh lemon, apple and even peach. Thank you again @Ehren Jordan

Jul 4th, 2018
Jeff Christner

Burgundy like. Wet stone. Nicely done.

Burgundy like. Wet stone. Nicely done.

Sep 10th, 2017