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The 30 Best Red Wines for 2021

February 4, 2021

Vinepair highlighted 30 of its editorial team’s favorite red wines to reach for this year, including Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 and Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir […]

Russian River Valley Neighborhood wines are notable

December 15, 2020

The San Francisco Examiner highlighted two single vineyard expressions from Gary Farrell Winery, Olivet Lane Chardonnay 2017 and Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017, in a piece that speaks to the […]

Not All Russian River Valley Wines Are The Same

December 15, 2020

Tom Marquardt, the syndicated wine columnist for The South Florida Reporter, highlighted key takeaways from a Russian River Valley and Gary Farrell Winery zoom tasting with his readers, as well […]

Gary Farrell Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is Intriguing and Precise

November 18, 2020

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 […]

Holiday Splurge

November 10, 2020

Cottages & Gardens’ November issue recommends three domestic Pinot Noirs to enhance the Thanksgiving meal, including Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016. The single vineyard wine is stunning and […]

Wine(s) of the Week: The “Terroir” Speaks Volumes for the Wine

October 1, 2020

The Times Weekly sat down with Gary Farrell Vineyards tasting salon and estate manager, sommelier Kevin Patterson,  to discuss the 2017 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir and 2017 Hallberg Vineyard […]

Soul-Satisfying Wine Picks for California Wine Month

September 17, 2020

Seattleite recommended three Gary Farrell Winery wines as part of the publication’s California Wine Month roundup. See below for the excerpts and read the full list of wine picks HERE: […]

These Wines are the Perfect Pairing for Hearty Fall Meals

September 14, 2020

As the seasons begin to change and we find ourselves swapping out our linens for chunky sweaters, The Gourmet Insider provides a comprehensive for similarly adapting our wines. Devin Parr […]

Wine Review: Checking in with Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery

September 9, 2020

The Chalk Report participated in a Gary Farrell Winery virtual tasting focused on the estate’s beautiful Pinot Noirs, including the 2016 Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard expression. Writer Andy Chalk offers […]

A Sense of Place with Gary Farrell Pinot Noirs

September 3, 2020

Wine writer Allison Levine shared a recent Gary Farrell Winery virtual Pinot Noir tasting experience on Please The Palate. She leads off by noting that it is a “sexy and […]

Seven Expressions of One Grape

August 26, 2020

Dallas Wine Chick highlighted a recent Gary Farrell Winery tasting experience via Zoom on the site. The story offers a historical overview of the Russian River Valley estate, Winemaker Theresa […]

Gary Farrell: Producer Profile

August 25, 2020

Decanter highlights Gary Farrell Winery in their latest feature of their esteemed producer profile series. Writer Stacy Slinkard reports on the winery’s legacy relationships with various growers through the Russian […]

A Celebration of Pinot Noir with Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery

August 24, 2020

In celebration of Pinot Noir Day, Pull That Cork published a story dedicated to Gary Farrell Winery Pinot Noir. Three of the estate’s expressions of Pinot are highlighted, including the […]

Gary Farrell’s Theresa Heredia on Early Picking, Great Vineyards & Overripe Bananas

August 18, 2020

Wine industry luminaries Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher recounted their history with Gary Farrell Winery in a recent Grape Collective story. The pair was first introduced to the wines […]

Wine Review: Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir

July 23, 2020

Wine Review Online published a 94 Pt review of Gary Farrell Winery’s Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016. Critic Marguerite Thomas writes, “deep and dark in color, this gorgeous Pinot Noir […]

Theresa Heredia Of Gary Farrell Winery On ‘Capturing The Essence Of Place’

July 2, 2020

Forbes Magazine highlights Gary Farrell Winery for their innovation during the COVID-19 restrictions, as the winery offers unique virtual tastings. The sessions, lead by Estate Sommeliers, are designed to lead […]

Gary Farrell Grower Stories – Hallberg Vineyard

June 26, 2020

Enjoy this video, providing an overview of Gary Farrell Winery’s partnership with Hallberg Vineyard in the Green Valley neighborhood of Russian River Valley. This vineyard is a source for the […]

10 Summer-Friendly Wine Offerings to add to your Collection

May 27, 2020

Killing three birds with one stone, Guilty Eats recently featured the 2017 Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017 as a good wine to purchase for the upcoming National Wine […]

50 Top Sonoma Producers

May 26, 2020

Wine Spectator included Gary Farrell Winery in its recent publication of the 50 Top Sonoma Producers. The sprawling region has many wineries that bottle stellar versions of multiple varietals. In […]

25 of the Best Pinot Noirs for 2020

May 8, 2020

Vinepair reasons that, as Pinot Noir is notoriously difficult to grow due to its fickle think skins and temperamental nature, the cost of a good bottle will often reflect the tricky […]