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These California Wineries Are Hosting Virtual Wine Tastings

The Smithsonian Magazine explains that “sheltering in place doesn’t mean you have to give up the best of wine country’s offerings,” including those offered by Gary Farrell Winery. The publication highlighted two virtual wine tasting packages the Healdsburg, CA estate has developed.

“The first is six wines from the Russian River Valley accompanied by a private tasting and exploration of the area with the Estate sommeliers, Tiffany Kuhn and Kevin Patterson. The second package has four wines from around Sonoma County and a small-group tasting with Kuhn and Patterson. If you already have Gary Farrell wine at home, you can participate in an online happy hour every Sunday and Tuesday at 4 p.m. Pacific (by reservation) with the two sommeliers who are there to answer all your wine-related questions.” Read more about how it works and pricing at the Link here.

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    Gary Farrell Winery

    Gary Farrell Winery Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2017

    Russian River Valley, California

    The Russian River Selection bottlings are quintessential Russian River Valley wines blended from some of the winery’s top vineyard sources. They are beautiful expressions of their varietal type and of the appellation’s unique terroir, each blend capturing the richness, purity and elegance that are Gary Farrell Winery’s trademarks. This layered and complex Chardonnay brings together fruit from several of our favorite Russian River Valley vineyard sites.

    Gary Farrell Winery

    Gary Farrell Winery Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2016

    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.

    Gary Farrell Winery

    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.

    Gary Farrell Winery

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    Gary Farrell Winery

    Gary Farrell Winery Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2017

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    Gary Farrell Winery

    Gary Farrell Winery Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2016

    Russian River Valley, California

    Pellegrini’s Olivet Lane Vineyard was planted in 1975 to Wente selection on AXR rootstock. The vineyard sits on 65 acres of sloping bench land in the Santa Rosa Plain, in between the warmer Westside Road region and the cooler Green Valley,where warm summer days are moderated by cool breezes and chilly evening temperatures. The combination of low temperatures, regular fog intrusion and well drained loam, clay soils create an excellent environment for growing Chardonnay that develop cool-climate characteristics and impeccable acid at fairly low sugars.The wines from this vineyard simultaneously express power and finesse, and they do so with tremendous balance. 

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