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2007 Failla Chardonnay Estate Vineyard
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Sonoma Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 4
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wine maestro wrote: 92 points
August 27, 2012 - Opulent and exotic Sonoma estate Chardonnay. Flaunting an amazing core of flavors centered on creamy pear,
grated nutmeg and fig paste. Delightfully focused delivering full blown stone fruit character held in check by citrus
zest. Shows lift on the finish where a ripe tangerine taste lingers on a vanilla oak drenched finish. Best now and
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tenorselbow wrote: 92 points
January 25, 2012 - Gentle nose of melted butter, apple chips and touch of vanilla essence. Pears, marmalade and wheatgrass mouth. A little bit of heat initially on a 45-second finish but cleans up nicely with a touch of lemon meringue and orange peel. Extremely moreish.
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drrobvino wrote: 91 points
August 13, 2011 - Pale yellow in color. 14.1% alc, yet legs form quite slowly. I smell initially a lively citrusy twinge, followed by rich, sweet pears and a nice spiciness that is mouthwatering. The mouthfeel is a bit round and medium bodied, with more pears (a bit muted), apples, and white pepper, with ample acidity to add to the medium-length, pleasing finish. A little less piercing and alcoholic than a year ago, the wine is drinking quite well now and should last another year with no problem.
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cns wrote: 87 points
July 25, 2010 - Nice Chard, but is lacking the complexity that I'd like to see and that I'm used to from his Pinot Noir's.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144 (link)(Failla Chardonnay Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Bobby Stuckey, MS
July 2009 (link)(Failla Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast) I know a lot of you might be saying, “Why would he pick a California Chardonnay?” Hey, I have to call ’em as I see ’em. This is a full-blown Chardonnay with citrusy acidity and a touch of minerality to balance its oak treatment. God forbid we might compare it to the wine of one specific postal code in central France known for this varietal. Hot Picks
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- Type White
- Producer Failla
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Estate Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma Coast
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 56 (43%)
- Consumed 75 (57%)
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- VarietyChardonnay
- VineyardEstate Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma Coast
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