Gary Farrell takes grapes from some great vineyards in Russian River Valley — Allen, Rochioli, Floodgate, Hallberg and Singler — to produce this multi-clone blend. Bright cranberry, rhubarb and black cherry aromas enhanced by notes of dry earth, sandalwood and spice lead to a palate that shows balance and finesse, delivering on the aroma profile with a long, well integrated finish. A great food wine with moderate alcohol.
Alysian Wines, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2010
By Rich Cook