2023 Failla - Pinot Noir Sonoma Estate Ft. Ross Seaview (750ml)

Failla 2023 Pinot Noir – Sonoma Estate, Fort Ross-Seaview (750ml)

Failla’s 2023 Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Estate Ft. Ross-Seaview showcases a cool, coastal California style that honors site-driven transparency. Biodynamically farmed on an eleven-acre estate, this bottle captures the difference of a vineyard perched above the fog line, just four miles from the Pacific, where elevation and proximity to the ocean shape depth and balance.

Terroir & Vineyard

• Estate vineyard planted in 1998 at roughly 1,400 feet of elevation in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA.
• The high elevation keeps vines above the coastal fog line while ocean proximity cools temperatures, promoting concentration while preserving acidity.
• Plot includes a mix of Swan, Calera, and Pommard clones, all grown biodynamically on the estate.

Vinification & Style

• Fermented with native yeasts and aged eleven months in French oak, with a modest portion in new oak.
• Fermentation and aging approach emphasizes terroir and a hands-off, terroir-first philosophy that characterizes Failla’s broader lineup.

Tasting Notes

This bold, savory Pinot Noir delivers black cherry and plum, layered with new leather, licorice, dried herb, and a touch of menthol. The wine is structured by firm tannins, with a wild, briny character that reflects the dramatic coastal setting and the concentration built by the cool climate.

Food Pairings

• Duck breast
• Mushroom risotto
• Rustic lamb stew