- Practicing Biodynamic
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Estate Vineyard (Fort Ross-Seaview)
- Planted in 1998
- 1,400 ft. elevation just 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean
- Swan, Calera, and Pommard clones
- Native yeast fermentation
- Aged 11 months in French oak (20% new)
- 302 cases produced
- 13.9% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
West Sonoma Coast
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-FAI-45-23 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2025-07-03
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard is another highlight in this range. Bold and savory, the 2023 captures the essence of this wild, evocative Fort Ross-Seaview site. Black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, dried herbs and menthol explode from the glass, framed by potent tannins that pull it all together beautifully on the close."
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2025-09-30
"An alluring red, with smoldering black teak weaving around a core of gently mulled red and black cherry fruit. Seductive in feel, with a lingering sous-bois note chiming in amid the fruit. With its hint of maturity, this is totally ready now. Drink now through 2027. 170 cases made."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Decanter
Score
94
Date
2024-03-27
"Intense. Failla's 2022 Estate Pinot Noir is a brooding batch of dark savoury goodness. Pine tar and orange oil aromas weave together with notes of smoky clove, dark blackberries, and a salty note of smoked sea salt. This wine needs time to unwind and show its delicacy. On the palate, dark fruits, Chinese five spice and black tea, hibiscus and grilled blood orange. There's excellent mineral depth here, and notes of iron and ember linger long on the palate."
2022
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-05-23
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Vineyard is a huge, brooding wine. Black cherry, licorice, sage, menthol, pencil shavings and cloves add to the wine's virile, somber personality. Readers will find a meaty, savory Pinot Noir with strong Syrah-like leanings. Give the tannins a year or two to soften."
2021
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
97
Date
2023-07-21
2021
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2023-06-01