Ehren took an unconventional route to becoming a winemaker. A path that involved no diplomas from esteemed oenology schools nor a single day in the classroom. After returning to the US from traveling abroad and working with many different hats in the wine world from salesman to sommelier, Ehren found himself working with some of the best in the biz out in California. It was during this time that Bruce Neyers, Helen Turley, and Larry Turley were where it was all going down for producing top level wines, especially Zinfandel on the West Coast. However, he soon ventured out on his own to start a project in the cooler climate of the Sonoma Coast. Where he landed after searching for the best soils and microclimates of the region, he planted 14 acres of vines, and throughout his searches, fostered relationships with some of the region’s top grape growers. His wines are a direct and beautiful correlation to his patience and careful attention to detail.
East coast native turned California winemaker, Darren got his first insight into the wine world as a Jersey boy, growing up in an Italian and Irish family with every meal centered around wine. Throughout his life, between moving to Montana for school and taking some time abroad in Italy, food and wine seemed to follow him everywhere like an itch he couldn’t scratch. It wasn’t until 2008 when he first laid his hands on some winery equipment, becoming a cellar rat in Brooklyn for Red Hook Winery. After six vintages and working his way up to assistant winemaker, he decided to head West. Darren was immediately drawn to Failla as a way for him to express what it means to him to make honest wines with a sense of place.
2016 Failla Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California ($39.99)
2017 Failla Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California ($49.99)
2017 Failla Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir, Napa Valley, California ($64.99)
2017 Ehren Jordan ‘Day’ Zinfandel, Sonoma, California ($34.99)
All wines tasted are discounted:
10% off by the bottle
15% off 6+ bottles (mix or match)