Russian River Valley Neighborhood wines are notable

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 unique “neighborhoods” of the Russian River Valley.

As context, the writer points out, “the Russian River Valley is widely known to have the finest terroir for pinot noir and cool-climate chardonnay outside of Burgundy. The large Sonoma County appellation extends north from Healdsburg to areas south of Sebastopol. To that end, the Russian River Valley Neighborhood Initiative divides the appellation into six areas, each with distinct climates, soils and marine influences.”

Now on to the wines….

“Planted in 1975, the Olivet Lane Vineyard is located in the Santa Rosa Plains neighborhood where cold nights enable grapes to retain acidity. The Gary Farrell 2017 Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay, aged in 35% new French oak, offers intense stone fruit aromas and flavors with hints of citrus and a lingering minerality.” Continuing, “Bright aromas of dark berry and cherry in the 2017 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir introduce earthy, savory flavors combined with those of concentrated fruit. It differs from the next release.” Read the full story HERE