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Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021
New Pinot Noir release from the private label of Ehren Jordan, Turley's longtime winemaker. Limited. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 92 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a fabulous wine at this level. Sweet spices, rose petal, mint and succulent cherry/plum notes all lift from the glass. Supple and beautifully layered throughout, the Sonoma Coast hits all the right notes. A final burst of fruit rushes across the palate on the refreshing, inviting wine. There is so much to like." A juicy, bold and beautiful Pinot Noir from the SF Chronicle's 2008 Winemaker of the Year. The Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is Failla's blend of young-vine blocks from their multiple Sonoma Coast appellation sources, but mostly from the famed Keefer Ranch vineyard. Only 500 cases produced.
Ratings on Delectable
Daniel P. Drake 
I opened the 2021 Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. On the nose there is cherry, strawberry, cranberry, truffles, violets and earth. On the palate there is bing cherry, strawberry, cranberry, vanilla, cinnamon, spice and light earth. This wine is medium bodied with a smooth velvety mouthfeel medium to medium + acidity and medium to medium + fine supple tannins that moves into a long red fruit spicy finish. Enjoy the weekend and stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia!
I opened the 2021 Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. On the nose there is cherry, strawberry, cranberry, truffles, violets and earth. On the palate there is bing cherry, strawberry, cranberry, vanilla, cinnamon, spice and light earth. This wine is medium bodied with a smooth velvety mouthfeel medium to medium + acidity and medium to medium + fine supple tannins that moves into a long red fruit spicy finish. Enjoy the weekend and stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia!
9.4
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The 2021 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is potent, dark and pretty big for an appellation-level wine. I would give the 2021 a good bit of air, as the stem character is quite overpowering at first. Dark fruit, sage, lavender, cloves and mocha come into focus over time. The 2021 offers tons of punch and character, but it also require a bit more care than readers are likely to expect of a wine at this level. At the same time, readers who want to explore the range of 2021 Pinots at Failla will find plenty of the power that runs through all the wines in the Sonoma Coast bottling. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2023)
The 2021 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is potent, dark and pretty big for an appellation-level wine. I would give the 2021 a good bit of air, as the stem character is quite overpowering at first. Dark fruit, sage, lavender, cloves and mocha come into focus over time. The 2021 offers tons of punch and character, but it also require a bit more care than readers are likely to expect of a wine at this level. At the same time, readers who want to explore the range of 2021 Pinots at Failla will find plenty of the power that runs through all the wines in the Sonoma Coast bottling. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2023)
8.9Daniel P. Drake
This wine is the 2021 Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from American Canyon, California. On the nose there is cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cola, spice, rose petals and some barnyard notes. On the palate is cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, cinnamon, spice, sandalwood and forest floor. This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and medium fine tannins that leaves me with a long red fruit sandalwood finish. Another weekend has passed us by and I hope everyone made great use of the weekend that was given us. Please stay safe and healthy and keep looking forward. Nostrovia!
This wine is the 2021 Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from American Canyon, California. On the nose there is cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cola, spice, rose petals and some barnyard notes. On the palate is cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, cinnamon, spice, sandalwood and forest floor. This wine is medium bodied with medium + acidity and medium fine tannins that leaves me with a long red fruit sandalwood finish. Another weekend has passed us by and I hope everyone made great use of the weekend that was given us. Please stay safe and healthy and keep looking forward. Nostrovia!
9.1
Sipping Fine Wine
Medium Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, tea and floral spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry, tangy, with tea, cola and cedar notes adding earthy tones. Lively acidity, soft fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with mineral and cedar spice. Drink now & over next 5 years. I like Pinots young with vibrant aromas and flavors.
Medium Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, tea and floral spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and strawberry, tangy, with tea, cola and cedar notes adding earthy tones. Lively acidity, soft fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with mineral and cedar spice. Drink now & over next 5 years. I like Pinots young with vibrant aromas and flavors.
9.2
Brian S
I have not had this bottling for many years and the price on the list was easy. Well structured, medium minus acidity, mostly red fruit some mature red and minor blue, earth, old leaves
I have not had this bottling for many years and the price on the list was easy. Well structured, medium minus acidity, mostly red fruit some mature red and minor blue, earth, old leaves
8.9
Joe Dunn
Good red fruit. A little more flora. Simpler finish but clean and delicious.
Good red fruit. A little more flora. Simpler finish but clean and delicious.
8.8
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