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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 30 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Sfsnavely on 5/17/2020 & rated 91 points: Quite a change from first taste in 2016- it has really filled out, amd it’s russian river ness is on full display. Cherry cola sweetness. A pleasant bitterness of cherry pits adds to complexity and while the tannins have resolved into the wine to some degree I wouldn’t say it has come to a harmonious place right now. The core of solid fruit has engrained itself into the structure of the wine but it’s a little disjointed. It is not in any kind of dumb phase as it’s pretty expressive of gun smoke- iron ore cherry plums slightly earthy. Made me wonder where it is in its life. Maybe a wine made to be so ethereal when young won’t find such harmony as it ages- maybe it need 5-8 more years (919 views) | | | Tasted by JTA9904 on 3/28/2020 & rated 92 points: Still excellent. No decant needed. (861 views) | | | Tasted by Gruffalius on 2/26/2020 & rated 92 points: Much better since my last bottle 3.5 years ago. In a good place right now. Lovely red fruits. (848 views) | | | Tasted by Jonny d on 6/15/2019 & rated 92 points: Lovely wine. Folks who drink Failla will be rewarded by aging it-- just gets better with time. Light ruby. Dried cherries, plum, and gun smoke on the nose. Plum and raspberries on the palate. Low tannins and nice acidity balance. Finish extends as the wine gets air. (1090 views) | | | Tasted by Viking 61 on 1/19/2018 & rated 91 points: Starts of with a tart red note that softens to almost ripe red raspberries and a hint of dark plum with a finish that ends in a rivulet that dries up in to a bed of light small tannins. Enjoyable. (1731 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 10/28/2017 & rated 91 points: Leaning heavily to the modern, Syrah-like style. Concentrated, juicy, and smooth. The wine is held together, and made interesting, by very good acid. (1615 views) | | | Tasted by BBerzin on 4/23/2017 & rated 91 points: Good, but not good enough to justify the price. (1614 views) | | | Tasted by bosoxbw on 12/1/2016 & rated 88 points: Good but not great. Oregonian in style but a bit sour. Better on day 1. (1864 views) | | | Tasted by SMZ on 9/1/2016 & rated 90 points: Very nice but not memorable (1867 views) | | | Tasted by LesPaul on 6/23/2016 & rated 90 points: Rich nose, but nicely lean and tart on the palate. Will benefit from another 1-2 years for the fruit to soften up and reveal some of the underlying earth. (1439 views) | | | Tasted by matt182 on 2/23/2016 & rated 91 points: Expressive nose, quite fresh, sour cherries, rapspberries & strawberries with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. Good acidity on the palate with long echoes of red fruits, pine needles and forest floor. Taste great but can wait to add more complexity. (1723 views) | | | Tasted by WineCenturyAZ on 12/20/2015 & rated 89 points: Ruby in the glass, young, restrained nose, palate is velvety with soft tannins, raspberry, cherry, pommagranite, hint of baking spice and vanilla. Nice. (1672 views) | | | Tasted by Kguerra0712 on 12/7/2015 & rated 90 points: Really liked it! (1429 views) | | | Tasted by Matt Scott on 7/30/2015 & rated 91 points: This is a more tender version, yet exciting none the less. A lighter rhubarb colour. Ripe strawberry, key lime pie, stone, red plumb and fried tofu. A medium, and radiant finish of cashmere; there's a fault amount of tension. Drink 2016 - 2021. (2087 views) | | | Tasted by Zuperdaave on 7/5/2015 & rated 85 points: Very good. Purple in color. Rust on the nose. Sour cherries on the palate. A bit too tannic for a Pinot noir in my opinion. Not as elegant as I am used to from Failla. Kept waiting for it to unwind and relax, but it never did. Borders on "Delicious" but didn't quite make it. (1695 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 6/20/2015 & rated 92 points: Medium dark cherry red color; aromatic, tart cherry, spice, baking spice nose; delicate, tart cherry, spice, baking spice palate; medium-plus finish (1050 views) | | | Tasted by RockinCabs on 6/12/2015 & rated 92 points: Nose: Cherry, Blackberry and Sweet Flowers. Plate: Lively acid driven palate that is full of tart cherry, strawberries, herbs, spice and cocoa. Not cloying or thick. Great. Finish: Moderate with more great tart red fruit. Hard to put this one down once you start.
Balanced and acid driven new world pinot that delivers great RRV fruit and some great earthy notes as well. (1856 views) | | | Tasted by Johnnybegood on 5/25/2015 & rated 92 points: Note: This Wine was open and decanted 3 hours prior to drinking.
Color: Medium Cherry red in appearance.
Nose: A really pretty and intoxicating with a sweet floral bokay reminiscent of William Selyem pinot's of years past. I love swirling this in my large glass and taking long sniffs.
Taste: Elegant pure red fruits with spice and finesse. This wine is moderately rich but not over the top and has beautiful balance. This young wine seduces you to come back for another sip. The harmony in flavors with well integrated acidity is what sets this captivating wine apart from the pack of Rssian river Pinot Noirs. This wine needs more time in the bottle to settle down and balance out but even now shows great potential for medium term aging. Very Russian River in the flavor profile and a excellent example of this terrior and what is possible with good wine making in the New World. Very much recommended. (1713 views) | | | Tasted by gravedee on 4/15/2015 & rated 92 points: Floral nose, medium body for a Pinot. well balanced across the palate. Nice finish with some spice and heat. Well done. (1721 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| i-WineReview.com, Tasting Articles 2015-California (3/1/2015)
(Failla Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Elaine Chukan Brown
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(Failla, Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Sonoma, Anderson Valley and Beyond: New Releases (Jan 2015) (1/1/2015)
(Failla Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/20/2015)
(Failla Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch) Medium dark cherry red color; aromatic, tart cherry, spice, baking spice nose; delicate, tart cherry, spice, baking spice palate; medium-plus finish 92 points |
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| Failla Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Keefer Ranch Details on weinlagen-infoUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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