Gary Farrell Winery
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023
Sonoma Coast, California
The Gary Farrell Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a wine as evocative as the awe-inspiring region from which it comes. It is a billet-doux to where Sonoma meets the Pacific. With underlying aromas of cranberry, tart cherry, and anise, the palate unfolds with silky precision. It shines with bright berry notes, brisk acidity, and fine tannins, flowing into a lingering, elegant finish.
Vineyard
The grapes are sourced from exceptional vineyard partners including Gap’s Crown, Lancel Creek, Terra de Promisso, and Durell. All of these vineyards are unified by the cool, continuous coastal winds that produce tiny berries with thick skins, driving deep, brooding concentration and structure.
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-harvested in the cool morning hours and carefully sorted, with some kept as whole clusters for fermentation. After a five-day cold soak in open-top tanks, the must ferments with punch-downs and pump-overs, followed by a 10+ day extended maceration to soften tannins. It is gently pressed in a Bucher basket press and aged for 10 months in French oak barrels (35% new) from Tonnellerie Ô, François Frères, and Jayer Selection.
Vintage
The 2023 vintage in Sonoma was defined by a cool growing season, delaying harvest and allowing for extended hang time. This resulted in wines with vibrant freshness, bright acidity, and balanced flavors. Pinot Noir, in particular, benefited from the slow ripening, developing complex aromatics and refined tannins. Overall, 2023 produced a graceful, expressive vintage with great aging potential.
Color
Red
Blend %
100% Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sonoma Coast, California
Certifications
Sustainable
Alcohol
13.6%
Suggested Retail Price
$49.99
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