Thorn Ridge Vineyard

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

The Gary Farrell Thorn Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley is a stunning red wine that showcases the epitome of elegance and finesse. This wine exudes a medium body, balanced acidity, a beautiful fruit intensity, velvety tannins, and a perfectly dry finish. The Russian River Valley's unique terroir imparts a sense of place to the wine, reflecting the cool climate and maritime influences of the region. The Pinot Noir grape variety thrives in this appellation, producing wines of exceptional quality and character.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Raspberry

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:

Roasted Duck, Roasted Mushrooms, Herb Chicken

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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