The Washington Post selected Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2017 as one of five wine recommendations for Thanksgiving, awarding it with a “sublime” four star rating! Longtime wine columnist Dave McIntyre offers readers with an interesting piece of context about this wine, explaining “many winemakers feature single-vineyard wines and craft a blend out of the remaining barrels. Theresa Heredia does the reverse — she considers her Russian River Selection pinot noir and chardonnay as her top wines and uses the best barrels for them.”
Heredia also harvests her fruit earlier than most in the region, “thereby clothing the Russian River Valley’s power in a sheath of elegance and freshness.” Continuing, McIntyre adds, “the 2017 pinot noir is silky in texture and bursting with flavors of Rainier cherries, raspberries, wildflowers and baking spices.” Read the full write up HERE
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Gary Farrell Winery Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2017
Russian River Valley, California
The Russian River Selection bottlings are quintessential Russian River Valley wines blended from some of the region’s top vineyards, taking advantage of varied climates and unique site characteristics. Undoubtedly showcasing a beautiful expression of the varietal and of the appellation’s unique terroir, this Pinot Noir blend captures the richness, purity and elegance that are Gary Farrell Winery’s trademarks.
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Gary Farrell Winery
Russian River Valley, California
For over 40 years, Gary Farrell Winery has crafted small-lot artisan wines capturing balance and stylistic elegance from some of the finest vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley. Since 2014, the current owners have been dedicated to enhancing Gary Farrell’s legacy with a single-minded focus on quality, relying on rigorous vineyard selection, outstanding grower relationships and superior quality fruit.
