Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery –Visit us in the Russian River Valley

RECENT REVIEWS Trip Advisor | May 28, 2013 | 5/5 Stars “Terrace Tasting is a Must”My husband and I did the afternoon Terrace Tasting and it was great. The winery sits atop a hill and the terrace overlooks the valley below. The view is stunning. We tried a variety of single vineyard whites and reds and all were delicious. We also added the cheese pairing plate which was worth the extra money. The cheeses were perfectly matched with the wines. The wine guide was very knowledgable and provided us time to enjoy each wine. We never felt rushed. If you're in the Healdsburg area, you should definitely check out Gary Farrell for the view and the wines.Trip Advisor | May 28, 2013 | 5/5 Stars "Beautiful Tasting Room & Russian River Wines"Spectacular views with first class pinots and chards. Very friendly staff. The Rochioli wines alone are worth the visit. One of the best tasting rooms in Sonoma Valley.Trip Advisor | February 8, 2013 | 5/5 Stars "great views, solid wines, terrific staff"If you are visiting the sonoma wine country, this is a definite must stop. The terrace over looks the redwood covered hills. Gary Farrell has one of the best Chardonnays I have ever tried (2010 Rochioli) and their pinot noir's are excellent. The staff are friendly, unpretentious, and just a lot of fun. Especially Diana. This woman knows wine. I learned so much from asking her questions, chatting about food pairings, learning about how climates of the area affects specific varietals. She has an east coast sense of humor (witty and sharp) with west coast warmth. She recommended the Rochioli chard as a pairing for that night's dinner, and she was right. Both the wine and food enhanced each other. If the $25 tasting fee for the terrace is too steep for you, you can get one for $15 inside. Either way, I am sure you will enjoy their wines.Yelp! | January 14, 2013 | 4/5 Stars"Great place to start on a tour of the Russian River Valley" Very hospitable tasting room with a staff that is eager to please. The winery cat was sunning itself on the bar, which was charming. Wines are served at the right temperature -- when does that happen? Enjoyable wines, great view and a piece of Russian River wine history. Great place to start on a tour of the Russian River Valley.Trip Advisor | October 30, 2012 | 5/5 StarsTrip Advisor | October 28, 2012 | 4/5 Stars "What a view & complimented with great wines."We've been a Gary Farrell fan for several years especially liking his pinot noirs. It was with great anticipation that we shared a terrace tasting tour. Since it was a slow Thursday afternoon, the staff gladly accommodated our shared request and understood the importance of pacing yourself. The tasting started with a nice Russian River sauvignon Blanc that had crisp citrus & apricot flavors. The next wine was the Rochioli Chardonnay. I was interested in trying this wine as I'm a big fan of Rochioli. It was a great Chard, but a little over the top with strong butterscotch flavors. From there we tried two pinots. The only wine I purchased was the Pinot from the Hallberg vineyard. Truly an exceptional pinot with nice cherry fruit, low acid & soft tannins. The tasting concluded with an excellent Zin. We had a great server who knew her stuff. I highly recommend the terrace tasting on a slow day. It was a perfect setting The terrace overlooks the vineyards & Russian river, with nice flower gardens in the foreground actively worked by hummingbirds, soaking up the October sun while sipping Gary Farrell wines. Nice.