Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2022
At 13.7% ABV in a classic 750mL bottle, the Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2022 is a textbook Russian River Valley appellation blend — 100% Pinot Noir drawn from five of the valley's top vineyards and aged 9 months in 35% new French oak. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, a standout bottle from one of Sonoma County's most respected pinot producers.
- ABV: 13.7%
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 9 months in French oak (35% new)
- Origin: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California
- Composition: 100% Pinot Noir from the Rochioli, Bacigalupi, Toboni, Hallberg and McDonald Mountain vineyards
An Appellation Blend From Russian River's Best Vineyards
Gary Farrell has made the Russian River Selection bottlings to capture the whole valley in one glass: fruit from the Rochioli and Bacigalupi vineyards in the fog-kissed Middle Reach, the Toboni vineyard on the cooler Santa Rosa Plain, and the Hallberg and McDonald Mountain vineyards up in the extreme cool-climate neighborhoods of Green Valley and Sebastopol Hills. The 2022 growing season was a fight — a cold, dry winter, April frost, a May hailstorm and an early August harvest — but it delivered concentrated fruit with vibrant acidity, and the blend is pure Gary Farrell: richness, purity and elegance. Browse more of the style in our Pinot Noir collection or our full Red Wine selection.
Tasting Notes
The nose opens with vibrant wild strawberry, raspberry preserves and pomegranate, layered with rose petal, violet, cinnamon, grated nutmeg, pink peppercorn and dried clove. The palate is silky and mouth-filling, balanced by the snappy 2022 acidity, with a long, spice-tinged finish that carries the dark cherry and sweet tobacco character of the vineyard blend.
How to Enjoy
Serve at 60–65°F after a 20-minute decant to let the aromatics open. This is a natural partner for roasted duck breast, cedar-plank salmon, mushroom risotto or a soft triple-crème cheese — and it's polished enough to pour on its own for a quiet evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of the Gary Farrell 2022 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir?It is 13.7% alcohol by volume, per the winery's official 2022 vintage notes.
Which vineyards are in the Gary Farrell Russian River Selection blend?The 2022 blends fruit from five Russian River Valley vineyards: Rochioli and Bacigalupi in the Middle Reach, Toboni on the Santa Rosa Plain, and Hallberg and McDonald Mountain in Green Valley and the Sebastopol Hills.
How long is the 2022 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir aged?Nine months in French oak barrels, 35% of them new, before bottling.
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