Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

Failla

Other · Pinot Noir
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
91 /100
Reviews
20
professional

Vintages

1
2013 Other 91/100
Pinot Noir
NV

Community Reviews

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90.6
Avg Score
93
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Taster #5484 · Feb 22, 2026
92/100
Really excellent and sophisticated bottle. The nose is earthy at first and then lovely floral, with some red fruit. Palate was pure cherries and herbs. Tannins here are very, very fine and the finish was so long and delicate. I think this has a few more years to go but absolutely singing now.
2013 vintage
Taster #9797 · Jan 23, 2025
This was in much better shape than the prior bottle. Hints of oxidation here and there for some reason, but mostly this was cherry, herbs, hints of earth and tea. Long finish at times. Solid.
2013 vintage
Taster #8237 · Dec 6, 2023
91/100
Oh, snap! This wine matured from excellent to outstanding.
2013 vintage
Taster #9797 · Apr 2, 2023
This bottle seemed a bit oxidized maybe. Fruits were more stewed and dried while the colour had bricked a touch. Nonetheless it was good but not compelling with similar impressions as the prior bottle 2 years ago.
2013 vintage
Taster #4456 · Nov 6, 2022
89/100
It might be a bit past it’s prime, slightly opaque in color, but still has a great nose and was delicious. We had it with grilled salmon and it was an excellent dinner companion.
2013 vintage
Taster #0008 · Jun 12, 2022
92/100
PnP. This is everything you want out of a Sonoma Coast pinot. Savory on the nose with dark red fruit. High acidity on the palate with ripe dark red fruit, dried herbs, tobacco. Medium length finish, some tannin, tart fruit. Delicious.
2013 vintage
Taster #4584 · May 4, 2022
91/100
Pale medium ruby and starting to show a shade of tawny. Medium intensity aromas of wet mulch, mushroom and cherry cola. Ripe and broad on the palate, full of summer berries on the attack and then it gets interesting and reveals a prominent umami note redolent of konbu (kelp). Long savory finish.
2013 vintage
Taster #4740 · Aug 4, 2021
90/100
Lovely, mature SC pinot. Slightly brownish hue but nice fruit andcsome mild tertiary notes. Elegant. Drink up.
2013 vintage
Taster #4929 · May 9, 2021
93/100
Never let’s me down!
2013 vintage
Taster #9970 · Apr 30, 2021
Subtle, medium body, smooth mellow flavors. Not complex but worth its price.
2013 vintage
Taster #9797 · Apr 13, 2021
An interesting combination of very ripe/fruity from a cool climate. Loads of cherry, cola, and the higher end of medium body. Plenty of earth to round it out, excellent acid balance, and quite a good wine for the $25 LB price.
2013 vintage
Taster #4510 · Mar 11, 2021
TheBigBaby nailed the notes. I got Bret or even cork on my bottle. I won't rate because I believe it may have been a flawed bottle especially when looking at other notes. Sadly, my lone bottle purchase so I won't be able to compare.
2013 vintage
Taster #0786 · Feb 20, 2021
87/100
Cloudy in the glass. Took about 30 min to open up/come to life. Nose of berries and stems/vegetables. Smooth, soft and supple, with a hint of sweetness on the medium finish. Very solid QPR from LB @$25. Drink up!
2013 vintage
Taster #4929 · Feb 12, 2021
92/100
Never lets me down!
2013 vintage
Taster #5515 · Jan 31, 2021
90/100
Solid, ruddy, a little smoky/vegetal. Nearing the end of the drinking window but still within shouting distance of its recently passed peak. Nose had me a little concerned but just needed some time to blow off.
2013 vintage
Taster #4105 · Jan 29, 2021
91/100
Sad to be opening my last one. Great deal from Last Bottle - at $25 this one really drinks above it's pay grade.
2013 vintage
Taster #6046 · Jan 28, 2021
91/100
Some good tannic grip that kept this interesting. Cranberries on the palate and typical red fruits of non-unique, Sonoma Pinot Noir on the nose. I don't feel too guilty of the purchase at $25 ($48 on wine-searcher on the right of the page). Drink now with a good decant.
2013 vintage
Taster #8237 · Jan 9, 2021
88/100
Very enjoyable. Very drinkable. Cheers!
2013 vintage
Taster #4105 · Nov 30, 2020
91/100
Good nose and taste of red fruit - cherries, strawberry - smokey mid palate with a slightly bitter finish. Better on day 2 after it opened up a bit. Drinking well.
2013 vintage
Taster #5202 · Nov 26, 2020
93/100
Black fruit, red fruit, cola, herbal notes and finishes Smokey. A-/A
2013 vintage
Taster #4929 · Oct 1, 2020
92/100
Great qpr at $25. Lovely red fruits. Failla rocks.
2013 vintage
Taster #4929 · Aug 30, 2020
92/100
Great qpr at $25. Gorgeous as always. Soft and smooth. Cherries.
2013 vintage
Taster #7104 · Aug 9, 2020
Consistent, but maybe a bit better than last time.
2013 vintage
Taster #4740 · Aug 7, 2020
89/100
Plenty of life left. This is soft with plenty of fruit. Nice acidity. Slight bitter edge to the finish.
2013 vintage
Taster #6131 · Jul 17, 2020
87/100
The app forced me to rate the wine. Otherwise, I would not have rated it. Not because it wasn’t noteworthy, but because I don’t feel like I am getting it at it’s prime. I enjoyed it and did taste the notes of cherries but I plan to drink my other bottle very soon. I drank the 2013 vintage. I would recommend the wine and recommend drinking it now.
2013 vintage
Taster #9658 · Aug 6, 2016
91/100
Light burgundy in color looks easy to see through with use of pink on the edges. Knows of both right and rotten strawberries melon and lavender honey. Great feel silky smooth. A bit hot in the front. Fruit with a hint of spice towards the end. Definitely seller for at least two more years.
2013 vintage
Taster #7958 · May 22, 2016
92/93. Quintessential RRV Pinot. Little brownish tinge to the color. The nose is classic RRV Pinot. On the light side of medium body. Good finish. Served with soft shell crabs as an appetizer. Licamelis were over. Everyone wanted 1 more glass of it.
2013 vintage