# Lola Vineyard Pinot Noir (2021)

- **Producer:** Failla Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.4%
- **Average price:** €48
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** crushed flowers, wild herbs, plum, raspberry, red cherry, sandalwood, cedar, cinnamon, pipe tobacco, umami, spice, earth

## About this wine

The Failla Lola Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is a single-vineyard wine from the Sonoma Coast AVA, produced by Failla Wines. Founded in 1998 by Ehren Jordan and Anne-Marie Failla, the winery focuses on cool-climate Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, often highlighting fruit from specific vineyard sites. The Lola Vineyard bottling draws grapes from two cool-climate locations within the Sonoma Coast, one in the eastern Petaluma Gap and another in Fort Ross Seaview. This approach emphasizes the unique characteristics of each vineyard and the influence of the region's maritime climate on the Pinot Noir grape.

## Interesting facts

- Failla sources grapes from two distinct cool-climate sites on the Sonoma Coast.
- The winery is named after the winemaker's daughter.
- Winemaker Ehren Jordan also has a history of making Zinfandel.
- Failla focuses on single-vineyard expressions of their wines.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and bright acidity complement leaner proteins like duck and salmon, cutting through richness without overpowering the delicate flavors. Herbal and earthy notes in the wine find echoes in dishes featuring mushrooms or herbs, creating harmonious pairings.

## Wine making process

The Failla Lola Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is produced using native yeast fermentation, with 30% of the grapes undergoing whole cluster fermentation. The wine is then aged for 11 months on its lees in French oak barrels, with 15% being new oak and the rest neutral. Failla Wines is committed to sustainable practices, including organic farming and the use of solar energy. The winemaking approach focuses on highlighting the distinct characteristics of fruit sourced from single vineyard locations.