Failla, Sonoma Coast Occidental Ridge Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 soft wine introduces some blue

soft wine introduces some blue and blackberry fruit to the mix

Here too there is little more on the nose than reduction and toasty wood

offering black fruits

There is a lovely sense of underlying tension and detail to the overtly mineral-inflected

dusty soil

Failla, Sonoma Coast Occidental Ridge Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 soft wine introduces some blueThere are 352 cases of the 2017 Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge, a singular effort in the lineup that stands out for its rich blueberry and mulberry fruit as well as ample spring flowers, forest floor, and violet characteristics. With medium to full body, a ripe, layered texture, terrific concentration, and a big finish, its a gem from this team that will evolve gracefully for 8 10 years.