Gary Farrell

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.123 ratings

9.25 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

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9.2

The 2021 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is a gorgeous, luscious wine. Succulent black cherry, mocha, cloves, new leather and licorice caress the palate, framed by soft, plush tannins that wrap it all together. The 2021 is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2024)

The 2021 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley) is a gorgeous, luscious wine. Succulent black cherry, mocha, cloves, new leather and licorice caress the palate, framed by soft, plush tannins that wrap it all together. The 2021 is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, July 2024)

Jul 3rd, 2024

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Ruby with berry fruit, citrus and floral spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, nice and tangy, with cola and cedar notes adding some earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, medium+ finish ending with mineral and cedar spice. Drink now & over next 5 years.

Ruby with berry fruit, citrus and floral spice. On the palate, raspberry and cherry, nice and tangy, with cola and cedar notes adding some earthy tones. Bright acidity, soft expressive tannins, medium+ finish ending with mineral and cedar spice. Drink now & over next 5 years.

Oct 9th, 2022

Gregory Fulchiero

9.2

Quintessential RRV. Rhubarb, strawberry, cola, cherry. Incense wafting from the glass. Beautiful use of oak. Reference point wine for me.

Quintessential RRV. Rhubarb, strawberry, cola, cherry. Incense wafting from the glass. Beautiful use of oak. Reference point wine for me.

May 20th, 2022

9.1

Opening and balancing out since tasting at release. Great nose. It's all about the nose. Still tight on the palette.

Opening and balancing out since tasting at release. Great nose. It's all about the nose. Still tight on the palette.

Dec 27th, 2018

9.5

Intense red fruit with polished tannins. Touch of French vanilla beans.

Intense red fruit with polished tannins. Touch of French vanilla beans.

Sep 22nd, 2018

Tobin Trevarthen

8.7

Had on the 2nd day. Fruity. Not as dense as normal.

Had on the 2nd day. Fruity. Not as dense as normal.

Sep 1st, 2018

9.5

Buy again

Buy again

Nov 6th, 2024

9.2

Nice bottle of wine. Probably just an entry level from looking at the number of different wines produced. Soft tannins. Extremely enjoyable.

Nice bottle of wine. Probably just an entry level from looking at the number of different wines produced. Soft tannins. Extremely enjoyable.

Jun 2nd, 2024

Donald Williams

9.6

An especially nice PN from Gary Farrell.

An especially nice PN from Gary Farrell.

Apr 20th, 2024

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.0

Fruit forward, light and smooth Pinot. Notes of cherry and earthy tones.

Fruit forward, light and smooth Pinot. Notes of cherry and earthy tones.

Feb 16th, 2024