Failla Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
Failla 2013 Hudson Ranch, Napa Valley | Actually Carneros near Domaine Carneros this is all American and yet firm and sapid and rich in a tension seldom found outside Meursault. Waxy apples and lemon curd, honeycomb, a wisp of hazelnuts and a rich warmth of mandarin peels on a radiator –and as a personal affection a scent not unlike Hermès Eau d’Orange Vert –anyone would be thrilled to wear such an subtle fragrance that is fresh and clean with spicy base notes despite its vernal edge. All the way through its trembling finish, this is exceptional.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, September 11th, 2015 (Fruit Day)