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2009 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Rochioli Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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Winokdub wrote: 90 points
November 23, 2022 - Still hanging in there at the pop n pour but faded after about an hour.
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kenthargis wrote: 93 points
April 30, 2017 - Was worried this would be past its prime. Was still quite good. Delicious cherry flavors, rich, long finish.
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kcp wrote: 87 points
January 23, 2016 - Expected more. Not a bad bottle exactly, just simply not enough "juice" there to support the spice elements.
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StarM Likes this wine: 89 points
August 24, 2014 - I really can't decide if this wine is at its peak or needs a bit more time. We have 4 bottles and drank one with grilled pork. I cannot imagine this holding until 2020 (or whenever). The fruit, while evident, was not strong and the body was very nice, yet not particularly luscious or rich. I really did enjoy the wine today. But, I think we might move this into a more aggressive drinking rotation instead of holding it.
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Chili wrote: 87 points
October 23, 2013 - Nice nose- but some unripened over earthiness - almost bitter
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By Allen Meadows
June 2013, Issue #51 (link)(Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery Pinot Noir - Rochioli Vineyard Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Gary Farrell Wines Pinot Noir Rochioli Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
The Best of Sonoma (Feb 2012) (link)(Gary Farrel Vineyard Winery Pinot Noir Rochioli Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
11/11/2012 (link) 91 points(Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Rochioli Vineyard) Dark ruby color; ripe cherry, ripe raspberry nose; tasty, ripe cherry, ripe raspberry, berry palate; needs 2-plus years; medium-plus finish 91+ points (14% alcohol; 3.48 pH; sample provided by winery)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Gary Farrell
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Rochioli Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
- UPC Code 837434000166
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 52 (33%)
- Consumed 104 (67%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerGary Farrell
- VarietyPinot Noir
- VineyardRochioli Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationRussian River Valley
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