Ehren Jordan is the winemaker and owner of Failla Wines, renowned for producing site-specific wines from some of northern California’s best vineyards. His journey in the wine industry began at Joseph Phelps in Napa as a tour guide, where he quickly moved into the cellar after impressing the vice president, Bruce Neyers. After gaining international experience interning in the northern Rhône with Jean-Luc Colombo, he returned to work with Neyers and later joined Turley as a winemaker, a position he held for 18 years.
Failla was founded in 1998 with a focus on crafting elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Jordan, an early advocate for the Fort Ross-Seaview region on the Sonoma Coast, secured land there in 1997 and planted 4 hectares of grapes.
Notable Wines from Failla:
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Failla Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020: Subtle mealy notes with pear and peach fruits; harmonious with nice acidity. 93/100
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Failla Platt Vineyard Chardonnay 2020: Complex and lively with bright citrus and a touch of apple and pineapple, mineral qualities, and good acidity. 95/100
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Failla Olivet Ranch Chardonnay 2021: Intense with vibrant citrus and fine spicy notes. 94/100
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Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021: Fresh with good intensity, boasting red cherries, strawberries, and raspberries. 94/100
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Failla Estate Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview 2020: Refined with sweet red cherry and spicy notes. 95/100
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Failla Olivet Ranch Pinot Noir 2020: Elegant with polished cherry fruit and fine-grained structure. 96/100
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Failla Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020: Features a focused floral red fruits nose, silky texture, and structured palate. 95/100
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Failla Estate Syrah Fort Ross Seaview 2019: Supple with peppery red fruits, showing fine structure. 93/100
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Failla Tin Barn Syrah 2017: Dense and intense with savory notes and structured acidity. 95/100
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Failla Grist Vineyard Zinfandel 2017: Grippy with dense blackberry fruit and firm structure. 91/100
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Failla DAY Zinfandel 2018: Rich and bold with a nice grip. 92/100
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