Wines of Failla: Classical and Modern
At Failla, Ehren Jordan produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah wines that are thoroughly modern—yet evoke the classical past.
California
2015 Keller Estate Rosé Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County
“A decoction of black currant, cherry, and spice…”
2015 Bella Grace Vineyards Grenache Blanc Amador County
“As if pears had been soaked in bay leaf…”
2015 Bella Grace Vineyards Vermentino Amador County
“A California Vermentino that tips its hat to the Old-World style…”
2015 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Estate Napa Valley
“A pop of green tea and limes and crackly, finely-articulated minerality…”
2015 FEL Pinot Gris Anderson Valley
“Moony and luminous, with the succulence of pome fruits and a glittery acid core…”
2015 Lasseter Family Winery Rosé Enjoué Sonoma Valley
“Brisk and well-laundered…”
2015 Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery Rosé of Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
“Tea-orange with a suggestion of dried fruits, dried flowers, potpourri…”
2015 Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley
“Jasmine, green tea, green citrus; an open, summery resonance…”
2015 Birichino Vin Gris California
“White petals, ripe pears, a glittery flare of acid…”
2013 Birichino Old Vines Grenache Besson Vineyard Central Coast
“Fresh and blackberry-inflected, with a texture like velour…”
2015 Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
“Green fruits and musk, a tracery of acid and minerals…”