Five from Stepping Stone

We?ve enjoyed pretty much everything that our friends at Cornerstone Cellars in Napa Valley have sent us to sample over the past few years, from both their flagship Cornerstone label and their second, Stepping Stone. Recently, we took possession of five of the current Stepping Stone offerings, and tried them over a series of evenings. [...]

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The best bottles are the quickest emptied: Mugnier edition

The best bottles are the quickest emptied. But you knew that. Last week, I made my wife a birthday dinner. But before I started covering the kitchen counter and, inadvertently, the floor and my clothes with flour to make fresh pasta, I popped open a bottle of slightly chilled Mugnier Clos de la Marechale 2007. [...]

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Texas Wine Journaling with Technology

I hate forgetting where I have been. More than that I hate trying to keep up with all the wineries and vineyards I have visited. Oh, and what about that really nice glass of wine I had last summer? Dang-it! – I forgot the name and where I was, but what I remember was really […]

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Texas Wine Journaling with Technology

I hate forgetting where I have been. More than that I hate trying to keep up with all the wineries and vineyards I have visited. Oh, and what about that really nice glass of wine I had last summer? Dang-it! – I forgot the name and where I was, but what I remember was really […]

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Resort home for the guests on the Vermont mountainside

Nestled on the idyllic setting of the Vermont mountainside is the Topnotch Resort & Spa. This country retreat offers its guests a perfect escape in an oasis where nature in unspoiled and untouched in this beautiful country of England. The magical balance between the nature and the spectacular landscape of this luxury hotel creates a [...]

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Tasting Report: 2009 Failla Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir

The winning streak continues around here for California Pinot Noir with the 2009 Failla Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir. I've been hearing good things about Failla (pronounced FAY-la) from a number of friends so when Wine Spectator dropped a big 95-point rating ("Classic") on this one the hunt was on.

We were able to track some down before things got too out of hand and I'm pleased to report the wine delivered. Kind of like when Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green said the Bears "are who we thought they were" (). Well, maybe not just like that but the point I'm trying to make is I had high expectations and the wine delivered in a big way.

Here are my notes... 

2009 Failla Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir
$45 Release Price
13.9% Alcohol
 550 Cases Produced

Another one of these California Pinot Noirs that charms with it's fruit-forward aromatics and ultimately satisfies for how clean and free of "off" notes it is. Pure. Something for everyone I think, with aromas of tart cherries, orange oil, and soft leather. Well balanced. Silky smooth on the palate with a beautiful finish without any strange aftertastes. Fantastic stuff.

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93/100 WWP: Outstadning 

Bottom Line

It might be hard to find this particular bottling but I'd definitely be interested in seeking out other Pinot Noirs from Failla. Especially the 2009s. 

Check 'em out:
Failla Website
@faillawines

I'm compiling some thoughts and tasting notes for 2008 Oregon Pinot Noir (what the heck happened to that vintage?) and 2009 California Pinot Noir. Especially if you're interested in domestic Pinot Noir I'd love it if you subscribed to the site so we can keep in touch. 

Question of the Day: Have you tasted Failla's wines? What did you think? What have you heard?


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