Failla Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2021

There are certainly regional differences in Chardonnays produced in the USA but the paramount definer of any individual wine is the intent of the winemaker. The delicacy of chardonnay offers a canvas onto which a winemaker can impress a wide variety of fragrances and flavours through the vinification techniques he chooses. I describe first the core fragrances and flavours then the most common nuances associated with these wines as they are made in America. Fragrances of the grape are apple and apple blossom, citrics but most often lemon and floral notes especially acacia. Winemakers can and do often impart vanilla, butter, which give a sense of intensity, and peanut brittle. The core flavours are apple again, pear, fig, melons and, once again, citrics most often grapefruit or lemon though here is mostly zest not juice. The winemaking can add texture and creaminess building the wine’s richness.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Spiritz Liquor
Melrose
320-256-6300

Hennepin-lake Liquors
Minneapolis
612-825-4411

South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811

France 44
Minneapolis
612-925-3252

Kowalski's Uptown Market
Minneapolis
612-377-3448

Underground Leaf And Vine
Minneapolis
612-213-2975

The Wine Shop
Minnetonka
952-988-9463

Spirits Of Nisswa
Nisswa
218-963-7488

Rhino Room
Prior Lake
612-513-6204