“We're thrilled to have Stephanie back and taking the helm as General Manager,” said Bill Price, owner of Gary Farrell Winery.

A winemaker must also ensure that vines are regularly pruned and fruit yields are limited to produce high-quality wine. So, maintaining a vineyard of Pinot Noir wine grapes is extremely challenging and costly due to the extensive manual labor and equipment required.

Pinot Noir is one of the world's most popular red wines. It's made from black-skinned grapes that thrive in a narrow spectrum of cooler climates. It's also notoriously difficult to grow. When done right, it produces lighter-bodied wines of elegance, complexity and longevity.

Pinot Noir is smooth and elegant with great acidity, which allows it to pair with many dishes. Medium body reds pair well with lighter meats. Pinot's generally high acidity helps cut through some of the heavier cuts. Higher acid wines are more food friendly!