Wine writer Wanda Mann participated in a virtual tasting of Gary Farrell Vineyards with Winemaker Theresa Heredia recently, and highlighted some of the key takeaways on Wine with Wanda. The session first introduced participants to the winery’s history and Heredia’s winemaking philosophies before tasting the single vineyard wines, including Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016.
Mann notes that each of the Gary Farrell wines “sparks and emotion, a question, a revelation,” and that is largely a result of Heredia’s expertise. To that end, she adds, “her scientific prowess and commitment to precision were apparent, but Theresa also understands that there’s an ineffable dimension to winemaking that adds a bit of magic.”
“I believe that when crafting single-vineyard wines, a cookie-cutter approach must be avoided,” wrote Mann. “For the single-vineyard designation to mean something beyond a mere geographical description, the wine must convey that terroir’s unique qualities. It should capture the essence of the variety as it manifests itself in that vineyard. Gary Farrell’s single-vineyard Pinot Noir meets that criteria.” Read the full review and her tasting notes of each wine HERE.
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