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2016 Failla Pearlessence Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Latest Sale Price

May 22, 2022 - $51

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RATINGS

96Jeb Dunnuck

Killer notes of rose petals, mulberries, damp earth, and wild strawberries give way to an ultra-fine, medium-bodied, incredibly seamless 2016 that never puts a foot wrong. It has everything you could want from a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

94Vinous / IWC

Rose petal, dried herbs, crushed red berries and mint are all nicely laced together. Medium in body, gracious and super-finessed, the Pearlessence is a real beauty...nicely balanced in this impeccable, striking Pinot...

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.