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5 Pinot Noir Wines to Drink This Week

Pinot Noir is the red wine I could drink daily because everyone is different. Though commonalities occur with the fruit, the finicky, difficult-to-grow variety with thin skin takes on the terroir’s character, revealing the region’s unique flavors. Pinot Noir wines also tend to be approachable while delivering delicious complexity. Here are five you should be drinking this week. From Green Valley…

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Gary Farrell Winery - A Taste Of The Russian River Valley

Gary Farrell Winery – A Taste Of The Russian River Valley

Gary Farrell is an icon in the Russian River Valley, he produced his first wine in 1985 with the 1982 Rochioli Vineyard Pinot Noir.  Gary was one of the early pioneers, seeing the potential of the Russian River Valley even before it was an AVA.  He first started making wine in a collaborative facility at Davis Bynum, where several winemakers were just getting their start. Gary Farrell Winery has…

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All RRV

Quick notes on the wines from the Gary Farrell Russian River Valley cross-section media Zoom with the winemaker, Theresa Heredia. As per my usual, I opened them the night before, scribbled some notes, merely re-visiting them during the presentation. This is really the only way to get an accurate grip on the wines, as one hour is far, far, FARRRR too short of time to spend talking about 7 wines. I…

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Wine of the Day: Gary Farrell Russian River Pinot Noir

Wine of the Day: Gary Farrell Russian River Pinot Noir

When Gary Farrell began his namesake winery he already knew where the best place to grow and produce premium Pinot Noir was, his Russian River AVA backyard. He was producing high-quality Pinot from the region for years before it actually became an AVA, showcasing the dozens of microclimates found within the nooks and pockets of the region. From a blend of premium fruit from vineyards dotted…

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Gary Farrell Winery - Vineyards And Wines Of Distinction

Gary Farrell Winery – Vineyards And Wines Of Distinction

In the wine world, we hear terms like appellation or AVA, but in the Russian River Valley, they refer to their subregions as neighborhoods. When hearing the term neighborhood, there is an immediate sense of distinction, warmth, comfort and friendship. That is exactly what you find in the Russian River Valley; you have a sense of place, pride, and a feeling of community.  The Russian River Valley…

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What To Drink Now: Gary Farrell Pinot Noir

What To Drink Now: Gary Farrell Pinot Noir

I appreciate a tasting that transports you on a journey as you sip through the selections. I attended a recent Zoom tasting with Gary Farrell Winery, featuring winemaker, Theresa Heredia, that did just that.

Traveling through the glass from southern California up through Sonoma the winery showcased a selection of their single-vineyard Pinot Noir wines, highlighting the uniqueness of each area…

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Gary Farrell Chardonnay

Gary Farrell Winery

Gary Farrell has been making wines in the Russian River Valley since the late 1970s. He started making wine under his own label in 1982. His focus was small-lot Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. He sold the winery in 2004.

The current winemaker, Theresa Heredia arrived at Gary Farrell in 2012. Like so many winemakers in California, she attended UC Davis.   Before moving to Gary…

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We're Cooking: Sea Bass with Salsa Verde

We’re Cooking: Sea Bass with Salsa Verde

Meaty and rich, yet delicate and incredibly delicious, a perfectly roasted piece of sea bass will please any one at your table, even the most devoted meat lovers. Add a touch of fresh herb, garlic and lemon juice filled salsa verde and you are sure to have a winning dish that can pair as easily with a white wine as it can with a light red, like a Gary Farrell Pinot Noir from Russian River.

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