Gary Farrell

McDonald Mountain Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.027 ratings

9.11 pro ratings

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

9.1

Medium body. Raspberries. Well balanced. Nice acidity. Glad I discovered the Gary Farrell Pinots this year. Goodbye 2020.

Medium body. Raspberries. Well balanced. Nice acidity. Glad I discovered the Gary Farrell Pinots this year. Goodbye 2020.

Jan 1st, 2021

7.0

Had a 2016. Obtained it through the wine club. Had a horrible nose. Smelled like dirty socks. Maybe I had a bad bottle but buyer beware

Had a 2016. Obtained it through the wine club. Had a horrible nose. Smelled like dirty socks. Maybe I had a bad bottle but buyer beware

Dec 19th, 2019

8.7

This is incredibly tight and young. Would love to taste this again in 5 years. Should have laid it down . It has great potential

This is incredibly tight and young. Would love to taste this again in 5 years. Should have laid it down . It has great potential

Mar 7th, 2019

9.2

This is a rather youthful, sweeter, "just ripened" crushed raspberry dominated front with a hint of orange peel. The middle of this wine displays this sweeter raspberry note, but turns darker into black tea, black cherry and sweeter tobacco notes. The finish displays wonderful acidity and just kept on going. I'm not so familiar with this locale, but the pinot from this area does appear to be rockin'!

This is a rather youthful, sweeter, "just ripened" crushed raspberry dominated front with a hint of orange peel. The middle of this wine displays this sweeter raspberry note, but turns darker into black tea, black cherry and sweeter tobacco notes. The finish displays wonderful acidity and just kept on going. I'm not so familiar with this locale, but the pinot from this area does appear to be rockin'!

Jul 16th, 2018

Michele McCormick

9.5

Bright and lightly fruity. Very smooth.

Bright and lightly fruity. Very smooth.

Jan 31st, 2018

9.8

Absolutely perfect choice for those who like a medium bodied flavorful Pinot Nior.

Absolutely perfect choice for those who like a medium bodied flavorful Pinot Nior.

Nov 26th, 2017

9.3

Great drinking wine

Great drinking wine

Aug 19th, 2017

At home, private stock

At home, private stock

Nov 4th, 2021

At CC home, private stock

At CC home, private stock

Mar 22nd, 2020

9.1

Brent had this 6 years ago

Brent had this 6 years ago

Oct 25th, 2018