Failla Wines Occidental Ridge Pinot Noir is a rich, aromatic wine with a complex yet harmonious flavor profile. This robust red wine features notes of dark cherries, plum, and raspberries complemented by a subtle earthy undertone, resulting in a well-balanced and elegant finish. The Pinot Noir grapes are carefully handpicked from the Occidental Ridge vineyards in California's Sonoma Coast, where the cool coastal climate contributes to its characteristic flavor. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, which imparts a subtle vanilla and spice flavor to the wine, adding depth and complexity. With its bold yet refined taste, Failla Wines Occidental Ridge Pinot Noir is a perfect wine to enjoy with a hearty meal or on its own.

Tasting Notes

Light cherry nose. Juicy, transparent, denser fruit on the palate than expected. Tight, floral finish

About the Winery

Failla Wines is one of the well-known names in the American wine market. Though it doesn’t have a long history, it has managed to earn a name for itself among wine lovers within a short time. Ever since this brand released its first vintage in 1998, Failla has created modern, sophisticated and artistic wines. Thanks to the diverse soil qualities, temperature conditions and different types of terroirs of the Failla vineyards, the team experiments with various varietals to make some of the thought-provoking wines from different vineyards.

The climatic conditions of Sonoma Coast are ideal for growing different grape varietals. The cool climate of this place is ideal for growing full-bodied grape varietals. The vineyards are located across Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley and Napa Valley. The details of the vineyards are as follows:

Sonoma Coast

Estate Vineyard – The minimum height of the vineyards here is 920 feet above sea level. 11 acres are under the vine here.
Hirsch Vineyard – Located close to the San Andreas Fault, this vineyard has 72 acres under the vine.
Occidental Ridge Vineyard – Young vineyard known for making premium varietals
Platt Vineyard – Located on the western hills of Sebastopol, this vineyard has 31 acres under the vine
Pearlessence Vineyard – Two acres of Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc are planted here
Peay Vineyard – Located near Annapolis, this is a 51-acre vineyard

Russian River Valley

Keefer Ranch Vineyard – Located towards the southwestern part of the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley, this vineyard has Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines.
Olivet Ranch
Singler Vineyard

Napa Valley

Hudson Vineyard – Chardonnay, Syrah and Grenache grapes are grown here; it is a massive 2000-acre ranch and considered to be one of the most popular vineyards in the Napa Valley region.
Haynes Vineyard

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