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White
2011 Failla Chardonnay Estate Vineyard
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Fort Ross - Seaview
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Community Tasting Notes 13
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The Drunken Cyclist wrote:
October 24, 2021 - I looked and I looked, but nope, not there. I hope it was good.
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 points
April 27, 2020 - Nearly a year since the last bottle and still going strong. Consistent notes. thedrunkencylist.com
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The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 points
May 12, 2019 - Failla. Oh Failla. I do not recall how originally I came across this "boutique" winery on the Silverado Trail, but there is no doubt that I am glad that I did. Founded by uber-winemaker Ehren Jordan, this might be the protocol-typical small-winery-gone-wild. A bit of color in the glass, suggesting I need to get to the other two bottles quickly. and aromas of oak, lanolin, vanilla, and lemon rind. The palate is, well, delectable, with ample fruit, depth, weight, and complexity. Close to a whoa. thedrunkencyclist.com
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jeginmt Likes this wine: 93 points
March 20, 2017 - This has aged into an excellent Chard. Pale gold, a burst of sweet fruit followed by acidity that adds tartness. Negligible oak. Very enjoyable.
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lovemycab Does not like this wine: 85 points
February 1, 2016 - Served to a group of 5 and not one liked it. I thought it was okay, but not worth the price. Definitely tasted the oak coming through almost wood like. Fruit was there, but just not enough to offset all the oak.
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By Antonio Galloni
Sonoma and Beyond: New Releases (Feb 2014) (link)(Failla Chardonnay Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Sonoma...A Thrill a Minute (Jul 2013) (link)(Failla Chardonnay Estate Vineyard Sonoma Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Failla Chardonnay Estate Vineyard Fort Ross-Seaview Sonoma Coast) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Failla
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Estate Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Fort Ross - Seaview
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 14 (11%)
- Consumed 109 (89%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
89% Like It 9 votes
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- ProducerFailla
- VarietyChardonnay
- VineyardEstate Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationFort Ross - Seaview
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- AppellationFort Ross - Seaview