Failla

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

8.917 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Kristin the Wine Girl

Beautiful baking spices romance the nose. Lightweight with pleasant acidity and bight young soft rosey cherries.

Beautiful baking spices romance the nose. Lightweight with pleasant acidity and bight young soft rosey cherries.

1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2021
Douglas Braun

2018 - really nice black fruit , pine , cardamon , nutmeg nice balance

2018 - really nice black fruit , pine , cardamon , nutmeg nice balance

1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2021
Boris Mathiszik

Very good OR Pinot. Well integrated mix of fruit and barrel flavors, blackberries, black cherry. Ripe and focused tannins. Delicious.

Very good OR Pinot. Well integrated mix of fruit and barrel flavors, blackberries, black cherry. Ripe and focused tannins. Delicious.

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2021
Matthew Humbaugh

Very enjoyable. Berries, effervescent. Medium depth.

Very enjoyable. Berries, effervescent. Medium depth.

Jul 9th, 2021
Amanda Speier

Excellent for the price, but lacks the depth and complexity of other Oregon pinots in the slightly higher price range

Excellent for the price, but lacks the depth and complexity of other Oregon pinots in the slightly higher price range

Apr 17th, 2021
Bryan Kesting

I’m looking forward to trying more Failla from Oregon

I’m looking forward to trying more Failla from Oregon

Oct 6th, 2020
Jeff Hasmann

Drinking US pinots this week. First up is from Ehren Jordan’s project in Willamette Valley. Impressive Pinot here - great winemaking. Fruit from Eola and Chehalem. 30% whole cluster + 15 % new oak. Ripe cherry, crushed flowers, and hints of mocha on the nose lead to pomegranate and earthiness on the palate. Smooth tannins and savory mouthfeel. Nicely done. 2018 vintage on Mar 20, 2020

Drinking US pinots this week. First up is from Ehren Jordan’s project in Willamette Valley. Impressive Pinot here - great winemaking. Fruit from Eola and Chehalem. 30% whole cluster + 15 % new oak. Ripe cherry, crushed flowers, and hints of mocha on the nose lead to pomegranate and earthiness on the palate. Smooth tannins and savory mouthfeel. Nicely done. 2018 vintage on Mar 20, 2020

May 6th, 2020
J. Kim
8.8

Offers more transparency and dynamics than Swan but feels slightly loose.

Offers more transparency and dynamics than Swan but feels slightly loose.

Jan 3rd, 2020
Matt Sterr

Matt had this 4 years ago

Matt had this 4 years ago

May 28th, 2020
Jordan Wardlaw

Jordan had this 5 years ago

Jordan had this 5 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2020