Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a medium-bodied dry red wine made from Pinot Noir, in USA, by Failla. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Dark cherry, sassafras, tea leaf, spice and pairs well with Duck, lamb and grilled salmon.
Michael's take
“Crunchy wild raspberry, savory sea salt spray, subtle black tea leaf, chiseled, high-toned, electric Sonoma Coast energy.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Failla
- Body
- medium-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
- Duck
- lamb
- grilled salmon
- mushroom dishes
When to open it
- Special occasion
- impress-the-guests
Where to buy Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
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Questions people ask
What does Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast taste like?
Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a medium-bodied dry red wine with notes of Dark cherry, sassafras, tea leaf, spice. Acidity is high, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Crunchy wild raspberry, savory sea salt spray, subtle black tea leaf, chiseled, high-toned, electric Sonoma Coast energy.
What food goes with Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast?
Michael pairs Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast with Duck, lamb, grilled salmon and mushroom dishes. It works best for Special occasion and impress-the-guests.
How much does Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast cost?
Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
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