Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

A graceful wine revealing vibrant cherry and plum aromas, with sweet spices, rose petal, mint, and salinity. The palate is supple and layered with pomegranate, tart cherry, and herbal notes. Founded in 1998 by Ehren Jordan (former Turley winemaker and SF Chronicle Winemaker of the Year 2008), Failla crafts their wines from multiple Sonoma Coast vineyard sources. About 25% estate-grown, mostly from the renowned Keefer Ranch.

Grape VarietalPinot Noir

FeatureSustainable, Organic

Country: United States

Region: California

Appellation: Sonoma Coast

Grape Profile: Pinot Noir wines are typically light to medium-bodied, with a delicate structure and high acidity. They are known for their aromatic profile, featuring red fruit notes like cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, along with earthier tones of mushroom, forest floor, and sometimes a hint of spice.

Region Profile: The Sonoma Coast wine region is renowned for its cool climate influenced by the Pacific Ocean, making it an ideal area for growing cold weather grapes. The region benefits from the cooling fog and breezes off the ocean, which allow for a longer growing season, leading to grapes that ripen slowly and develop complex flavors while maintaining acidity.

Pair with: Roasted poultry and pork. Seafood like tuna and salmon. Pastas with cream and tomato-based sauces. Soft to medium cheeses like brie and gruyere. Vegetables from mushrooms to root veggies.