Failla Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

Failla Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 is a beautifully fresh, cool-climate Chardonnay from Failla’s own estate vineyard, planted in 1998 and shaped by its exposed coastal hillside site in California. Sitting about 400 meters above sea level and just 6 km from the Pacific, the vineyard produces a wine with remarkable lift, precision, and mineral character. It reflects both the elegance of the site and the thoughtful, hands-on approach that has made Failla a reference point for restrained, European-inspired Chardonnay in California.

Tasting Notes
Pale yellow in the glass, this Chardonnay opens with inviting aromas of lemon zest, lime, lemongrass, crushed stones, and a faint saline sea breeze. Beneath that freshness, there are riper layers too, including golden pineapple, lemon curd, vanilla, peach, orange blossom, and almond. The palate is bright and focused, with citrus taking the lead and a clean mineral backbone adding tension and finesse. Fermented and aged in a mix of French oak, cement, and Austrian casks, with 11 months on the lees, it balances texture and freshness with impressive clarity. Jeb Dunnuck notes that it has the structure and fruit to age gracefully for around a decade.

Production
The estate vineyard was planted in 1998 on a cool, windy site high above the coast, where ocean breezes help preserve acidity and aromatic purity. The vineyard is farmed biodynamically and is not irrigated, encouraging deep-rooted vines and naturally concentrated fruit. Harvest is carried out entirely by hand, and the grapes are pressed mostly as whole clusters before fermentation and maturation in French oak, cement tank, and Austrian barrels, followed by 11 months on the lees for added depth and texture.

Food & Serving
This Chardonnay pairs beautifully with seafood, roast chicken, grilled lobster, shellfish, creamy pasta dishes, and risotto with herbs or citrus. Serve it lightly chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, to show both its freshness and texture. Decanting is not necessary, but a short time in the glass will help the aromas open up.

Producer
Failla Wines was founded in 1998 by Ehren Jordan and his wife Anne-Marie, beginning with vineyard plantings before the winery had its own production facilities. Jordan’s path to winemaking was anything but conventional, shaped by years of hands-on experience in wine retail, cellar work, Rhône consulting, and acclaimed winemaking at Turley Wine Cellars. Today, Failla is highly regarded for refined, site-driven wines, especially Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a style that is elegant, focused, and distinctly cool-climate in feel.

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