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Russian River Selection

2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Gary Farrell Russian River Selection 2012 is a captivating red wine that showcases the elegance and charm characteristic of Pinot Noir from the renowned Russian River Valley. This wine offers a medium body, perfectly balanced with refreshing acidity that provides a lively mouthfeel. The fruit intensity is prominent, presenting delightful notes of ripe cherries and raspberries, complemented by subtle hints of earthy undertones and spice. The tannins are soft, enhancing the wine's smooth texture and approachability, making it a delightful choice for both casual gatherings and more formal occasions. With its well-integrated structure, this vintage is a superb representation of its region, inviting wine lovers to savor the complexity and richness that the Russian River Valley has to offer.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Forest Floor

Forest Floor

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Duck Breast, Mushroom Risotto, Roasted Salmon

Region:


Russian River Valley

Prized for its elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Sonoma's Russian River Valley is one of California's premier AVAs for cool-climate wines. Blessed with the Petaluma Gap—a break in the coastal mountains where chill, foggy air blows in from the Pacific—the valley also benefits from the effects of the Russian River itself. This draws cool Pacific Ocean air inland and creates blanketing fogs that veil the vineyards throughout the chilly mornings. The result is one of the state's longest and coolest growing seasons. Bracing acidity and complex flavors characterize wines from this region, which also includes excellent sparklers made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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