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• Roman Empire Likes this wine: 91 points

  April 22, 2024 - Tasting Note 18 of #50in2024
  
  Most wines I drink (and write about) are from wineries I have visited/toured, tasted, held etc. This is an exception. Bought on reputation alone and curiosity for Pinot Noirs in different parts of Sonoma Coast, This Gary Farrell Single Vineyard wine did NOT disappoint.
  
  On the pour the color is a beautiful strawberry color, hint of raspberry red to deepen it. It is really pretty in the glass. just a bit opaque in the swirl it is most definitely inviting.
  
  The nose is supportive of its looks, red fruit but perhaps just a bit deeper like cranberries. The wine is pulling me in.
  
  Wooa! I did not expect that taste. It is beautifully fruit-forward -- bright, tart red fruit is undeniable. Acid is high, low tannin. I cannot discern earthy or spicy notes of any kind but there is something grounding this wine given the initial tart, high acid profile. by the end, there is a silkiness to the expression. It's really excellent. The brightness lingers between sips but I find myself wanting another sip. And another.
  
  This is a fresh, bright expression of pinot noir which I am really enjoying. Given its light-medium body, it is easy to drink, and endlessly pairable with food. I want to pair this with Thai Red Curry Chicken. I think this would appeal to a myriad of wine drinkers anywhere in their journey and would compliment BBQ, Asian food and much, much more.
  
  I am very excited to taste other Gary Farrell wines from other vineyards that I have in the cellar.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2019
• Type Red
• Producer Gary Farrell
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Gap's Crown Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Sonoma Coast
• UPC Code 837434020409

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• In Cellars 145 (77%)
• Consumed 43 (23%)

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