No formal notes, but this was a lovely pinot from Failla that was purchased at their Silverado Trail location. This wine is proof of what a California wine can deliver if one is patient. Thankfully, I have a few of the '05s left
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Very nice wine. Nose of sour cherry, cranberry and spice. On the palate, all cherry and spice, with a hint of strawberry. Nice acidity. Slight driness on the finish prevents it from scoring 90+. Don't see this getting much better so drink up.
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Decanted 1 hr. Lightly pungent nose of dark cherries, earth notes and sassafras. Well balanced flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, and strawberries with some brush and dark spices have a nice bite to a light bodied frame that picks up significant weight the longer it’s decanted. Possesses a pleasant and surprising amount of red fruit for an ’05 CA PN. Has good acidity and complexity that bode well for medium term cellaring. Drink now after 2 hr.’s decant or hold.
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Ruby to deep garnet color, more opaque at the core than typical for a pinot. Nice balance of dark berry fruit and spice on the nose. Subtle creaminess on the palate adds complexity. Enough structure to form a bold, food-friendly package, but not so much that it needs age to smooth out. Good now, though I'll let some age to see how it develops. Spicy, tart cranberry finish.
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Great nose. Actually makes you think the wine will be a lot more of a fruit-bomb. Wine was quite light, had good complexity and went wonderfully with food. Decanted for a few hours given its youth.
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This wine was rich and complex from the initial pour. Hard to believe it was an '05 with the structure it had already acquired. It had a deceptively sublte nose that nicely complimented the richness of the wine on the palate. My favorite of 4 wines poured over the evening.
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8/18/2023 - Labrador Likes this wine: 90 Points
Alas, our last bottle!
This bottle showed everything that I remember when I first tasted it at Failla. Very enjoyable.
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5/12/2023 - Labrador Likes this wine: 88 Points
Another enjoyable bottle of Failla's Keefer Ranch Pinot. It went nicely with seared scallops.
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11/29/2020 - Labrador Likes this wine: 90 Points
No formal notes, but this was a lovely pinot from Failla that was purchased at their Silverado Trail location. This wine is proof of what a California wine can deliver if one is patient. Thankfully, I have a few of the '05s left
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6/10/2017 - judgepalmer wrote: 94 Points
Has aged very gracefully. Wow. Wow. And another wow. Gorgeous spice character and still plenty of cherry fruit intensity
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5/26/2015 - mk42 wrote: 92 Points
Drinking very well. Lots of Russian River notes. Airing shows subtle fruit. Dry, medium body.
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2/13/2011 - Double D wrote: 90 Points
Last of the Failla, nice med-light bodied pinot, red fruit dominating.
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10/10/2010 - spee wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured, but should have given it some air. Red fruit started to show up on the second glass.
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9/23/2010 - rralls wrote: 89 Points
89-90. Nice easy drinker, but nothing complex or too special.
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6/6/2009 - CSM wrote: 89 Points
Very nice wine. Nose of sour cherry, cranberry and spice. On the palate, all cherry and spice, with a hint of strawberry. Nice acidity. Slight driness on the finish prevents it from scoring 90+. Don't see this getting much better so drink up.
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4/20/2009 - fighton wrote: 92 Points
Lovely red fruits. drinking very well right now. wish I had more.
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8/12/2007 - GreenDrazi wrote: 92 Points
Decanted 1 hr. Lightly pungent nose of dark cherries, earth notes and sassafras. Well balanced flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, and strawberries with some brush and dark spices have a nice bite to a light bodied frame that picks up significant weight the longer it’s decanted. Possesses a pleasant and surprising amount of red fruit for an ’05 CA PN. Has good acidity and complexity that bode well for medium term cellaring. Drink now after 2 hr.’s decant or hold.
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7/26/2007 - mattiasjansson wrote: 87 Points
Dinner w/ Roy Piper (Backstreet Wine Salon, Phoenix, AZ): Candied cherries. Not my style, but fairly well balanced on the palate. Some heat on the finish.
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6/28/2007 - singletrackmind wrote: 91 Points
Ruby to deep garnet color, more opaque at the core than typical for a pinot. Nice balance of dark berry fruit and spice on the nose. Subtle creaminess on the palate adds complexity. Enough structure to form a bold, food-friendly package, but not so much that it needs age to smooth out. Good now, though I'll let some age to see how it develops. Spicy, tart cranberry finish.
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4/5/2007 - Olch wrote: 90 Points
Great nose. Actually makes you think the wine will be a lot more of a fruit-bomb. Wine was quite light, had good complexity and went wonderfully with food. Decanted for a few hours given its youth.
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2/25/2007 - jrglm wrote: 89 Points
This wine was rich and complex from the initial pour. Hard to believe it was an '05 with the structure it had already acquired. It had a deceptively sublte nose that nicely complimented the richness of the wine on the palate. My favorite of 4 wines poured over the evening.
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