2019 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is the benchmark for American Pinot — and Gary Farrell is one of its most celebrated names. The 2019 Russian River Selection is a masterclass in what this legendary appellation does best: silky, aromatic, and layered with the kind of red fruit and earthy complexity that makes Pinot Noir lovers weak in the knees. This is a wine that belongs on every serious wine lover’s table — and in every thoughtful gift box.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Translucent ruby with aromas of fresh strawberry, raspberry, dried rose petal, and a hint of forest floor and toasted oak. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with silky, fine-grained tannins, flavors of red cherry, cranberry, and subtle earthy spice, and a long, elegant finish with a touch of minerality. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir at its most expressive and most beautiful.

• Origin – Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
• Producer – Gary Farrell Winery; woman winemaker (Theresa Heredia), Russian River Valley
• Varietal – Pinot Noir
• Style – Dry red wine
• ABV – 13.8%
• Certification – N/A

Food Pairing

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is one of the world’s great food pairing wines — the silky tannins and bright red fruit make it a natural match for a wide range of dishes. This Gary Farrell expression pairs beautifully with roasted duck, grilled salmon (a classic California pairing), and herb-roasted chicken. The earthy, forest floor notes make it a wonderful companion for mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, and wild mushroom dishes. Also excellent alongside lamb chops, venison, and aged cheeses. For a simple but perfect pairing: roasted chicken with herbs, a glass of this Pinot, and good company.

• Pairs well with: Roasted duck, grilled salmon, herb-roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, lamb chops
• Also great with: Truffle pasta, venison, aged cheeses, wild mushroom dishes, charcuterie
• Serve at: 55–60°F — slightly cool to preserve the delicate aromatics; decant 15–20 minutes

Occasion

This is your special occasion Pinot Noir — the bottle for anniversary dinners, milestone celebrations, and gifting the wine enthusiast who deserves something truly exceptional. Ideal for intimate dinner parties where the wine is part of the experience, and for anyone who wants to explore what Russian River Valley Pinot Noir looks like at its finest. A collector’s bottle that drinks beautifully now and will continue to evolve over the next 5–10 years.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Gary Farrell Winery has been one of the Russian River Valley’s most celebrated producers since the 1980s, helping to establish the appellation’s reputation for world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The winery is led by woman winemaker Theresa Heredia, whose precise, terroir-driven approach has earned Gary Farrell consistent critical acclaim and a devoted following among Pinot Noir enthusiasts. The Russian River Valley’s cool, foggy climate — influenced by the Pacific Ocean through the Petaluma Gap — creates ideal conditions for producing Pinot Noir of extraordinary elegance and complexity. This is California Pinot Noir at its most refined and most compelling.

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