Gary Farrell
Gary Farrell
Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2021
Well balanced RR PN, not too fruit forward or under matured. Solid — 7 months ago
Gary Farrell
Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2012 “Bacigalupi Vineyard” pours a deep, slightly cloudy, garnet color with a translucent core, moving out to a watery rim. Medium+ viscosity with very light staining of the tears and some signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with ripe and dried black and red fruits along with black pepper, green herbs, damp forest floor, decomposing woody elements, and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This was tasted alongside the 2012 Hallberg-Dijon and, while a bit more interesting (gotta be some whole cluster happening), it’s also showing its age and the structure is showing signs of spalling. Drink now — 8 months ago
Gary Farrell
Toboni Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013
Very nice, blackberries, restrained tannins — 3 days ago
Gary Farrell
Hallberg Vineyard - Dijon Clones Pinot Noir 2012
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2012 “Hallberg Vineyard - Dijon Clones” pours a deep, slightly cloudy, garnet color with a translucent core, moving out to a watery rim. Medium+ viscosity with very light staining of the tears and signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with ripe and dried black and red fruits, damp earth, dried flowers and sweet baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. The fruit is the center of attention here and it’s big, a bit out of shape and at this point, nearly popping buttons. Drink now while the structure is keeping it together. — 8 months ago
Gary Farrell
Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2022
Medium lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and nutty toasty notes. On the palate flavors of peach, citrus and pear with vanilla and flinty notes, creamy texture. Medium+ finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, nuts, toasty oak and savory citrus character. Nice! — 7 months ago
Gary Farrell
Lancel Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011
Amazing, excellent Pinot Noir. No sign of obvious aging, lovely balance and plenty of fruit and character.
This was a bottle of the 2011 consumed in December 2023. Wonderful. — a year ago
Billy L.
Paired nicely with Bone-In Ribeye 🥩 Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻 — 12 days ago