Gary Farrell

Ramal Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.145 ratings
8.89 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, 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
Robin Clasper

Sommelier/Wine Director Georgetown Wines, Blogger PullCorks

8.0

Bright blackberry jam, a touch of earthiness, acid is still present and fresh. What it lacks in depth it makes up for in super up front fruit that keeps you coming back for another whiff or another sip. I bought this on my first trip to Napa/Sonoma three years ago.

Bright blackberry jam, a touch of earthiness, acid is still present and fresh. What it lacks in depth it makes up for in super up front fruit that keeps you coming back for another whiff or another sip. I bought this on my first trip to Napa/Sonoma three years ago.

May 31st, 2016
Justin Hart

Fantastic pinot, luscious cherry and coco, lingering hint of spice and plum.

Fantastic pinot, luscious cherry and coco, lingering hint of spice and plum.

Jan 18th, 2015
Tom Riley

Cherries and raspberries on the nose, with some earth, baking spice and a whisper of vanilla. Smooth and balanced in the mouth; acids giving welcome structure and nary a hint of the 14.1 abv. Cherry pie and vanilla and some spice -- a real treat.

Cherries and raspberries on the nose, with some earth, baking spice and a whisper of vanilla. Smooth and balanced in the mouth; acids giving welcome structure and nary a hint of the 14.1 abv. Cherry pie and vanilla and some spice -- a real treat.

Apr 22nd, 2014
Ted Kizor

Gamy, candied cherries, wet soil. Nice.

Gamy, candied cherries, wet soil. Nice.

Oct 25th, 2013
Donald Williams

Aging beautifully.

Aging beautifully.

May 3rd, 2021
Karyn Fricke

Decanted and allowed time to open. Very good. Goes wonderful with salmon.

Decanted and allowed time to open. Very good. Goes wonderful with salmon.

Mar 4th, 2017
Haynes Gallagher

Real nice time - not much la de da, almost no fanfare, just a RNT

Real nice time - not much la de da, almost no fanfare, just a RNT

Jul 30th, 2016
Larry Damore

Really great Pinot.

Really great Pinot.

Oct 4th, 2015
Andrea Santora

Found this gem on Last Bottle! Visited the winery last week. I love their Pinots! Best in Sonoma/Napa if you ask me :) their Chards are excellent as well! Gorgeous winery and super informative tour with Clair. We met Theresa the wine maker too! Put it on your list!

Found this gem on Last Bottle! Visited the winery last week. I love their Pinots! Best in Sonoma/Napa if you ask me :) their Chards are excellent as well! Gorgeous winery and super informative tour with Clair. We met Theresa the wine maker too! Put it on your list!

Sep 5th, 2015
Joyce L Boccella

2008 vintage

2008 vintage

Apr 5th, 2015