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8.0
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Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2012

Producer: Gary Farrell
Region: Russian River Valley, USA
Pinot Noir

Vintage

2012

Critic Score

8.0/10

Vivino

4.4/5

Flavor Profile

Cherry ColaRosePineTamarindFennel

Reviews (1)

8.0
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

2012 Gary Farrell delivers haunting complexity with cola-spice intrigue.

Haunting aromatics leap from glass. Cherry cola mingles with crushed rose petals, wild fennel. Pine forest undertones add mysterious depth. Palate shows remarkable precision - bright tamarind acidity cuts through silky red fruit. Spice notes build gradually. Iron-tinged finish with lingering floral notes. Classic Russian River elegance with distinctive personality. Drinking beautifully now but structured for another decade. This vintage captures Farrell's nuanced style perfectly.

Cherry colaRose petalsWild fennelTamarind brightnessPine forestIron minerality

🍷 You crave Pinot with unusual complexity and prefer intrigue over obvious fruit.

Pairs with: Duck with cherry gastrique, Grilled salmon with fennel, Mushroom risotto, Herb-crusted lamb

About the Producer

Gary Farrell

Russian River benchmark since 1982. Single-vineyard focus. Elegant, balanced style.

About the Region

Russian River Valley, USA

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