Rating 94
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Sonoma County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 13.9%
Price $40.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-04-05

Perfect For

Cooking And Sipping, Special Occasion Splurges, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Barbera, Gamay , Pinot Noir

Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2016 Review

This is a beautiful example of restraint and skill in working with this crazy, finicky grape. Bright citrusy-sweet rhubarb opens the nose as a framework for soft cherry and vanilla and the slightest hint of soil. On the palate the soil that was hinted on the nose becomes sweet beetroot with some unctuous mushroom vibes around the edges. The wine is comfy and chew with excellent balance of acidity and tannin. Spend the $40, it’s worth it.

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POINTS
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2016
This is a beautiful example of restraint and skill in working with this crazy, finicky grape. Bright citrusy-sweet rhubarb opens the nose as a framework for soft cherry and vanilla and the slightest hint of soil. On the palate the soil that was hinted on the nose becomes sweet beetroot with some unctuous mushroom vibes around the edges. The wine is comfy and chew with excellent balance of acidity and tannin. Spend the $40, it’s worth it.

Reviewed On: 04-05-2019
94
POINTS
Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2016
This is a beautiful example of restraint and skill in working with this crazy, finicky grape. Bright citrusy-sweet rhubarb opens the nose as a framework for soft cherry and vanilla and the slightest hint of soil. On the palate the soil that was hinted on the nose becomes sweet beetroot with some unctuous mushroom vibes around the edges. The wine is comfy and chew with excellent balance of acidity and tannin. Spend the $40, it’s worth it.

Reviewed On: 04-05-2019