GARY FARRELL Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley ‘Rochioli Vineyard’ 2018

Classic Russian River Valley characteristics of cranberry sauce, baked black cherry pie, and turned earth this lovely Pinot Noir spends 15 months in 40% new French oak barrels. The palate is a bit more crunchy than the nose and more red-fruit driven, showing complex flavors of wild strawberry, sour red cherry, scorched herbs, saline, and some oak spices. Wonderful acidity hits the mid-palate while the medium tannins are present but integrated. Enjoy now or over the next 8 years. 538 cases produced.
RatingValueDrink
93$802022-2030

CountryRegionAppellation
United StatesCaliforniaSonoma County, Russian River Valley

Editor IssueImporter
J. YoungDecember, 2021