Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery – Tour & Tasting Information

Tour & Tasting Information Whether you are visiting locally or traveling from afar, our tasting selections are designed to offer you an authentic Russian River Valley experience. Join us for a causal visit at the tasting bar or reserve a more exclusive tasting on the terrace with sweeping views of the valley – or at a cozy fireside table inside. We also offer private engagements – contact us to schedule your custom experience.

TRADITIONAL TASTING To experience what each vineyard offers from grape to glass, join us at the Tasting Bar to sample five single vineyard wine selections while you take in the sweeping views of the Russian River Valley. Selections include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir available exclusively from the winery. Our limited Zinfandel and Syrah releases also offered on occasion.

$15 per person | Grand Crew Members complimentary for a limited number of guests
Reservations required for groups of 10 or more
TERRACE TASTING Offered daily, weather permitting, last seating at 3pm
In the warmer months, we invite you to bask in the sun and enjoy the sweeping views while you are served tableside on our terrace overlooking the Russian River Valley. Our host will guide you through six exquisite wine selections including some of our more limited single vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs such as Rochioli and Hallberg. A more relaxed experience in gorgeous weather, the Terrace Tasting takes approximately one hour and offers additional wines not available as part of the Traditional Tasting.

$25 per person | $12.50 Grand Crew Members
Seating is limited: reservations are encouraged | Reservations required for parties of 6 or more
FIRESIDE TASTING Offered November – March
During the colder months, we invite you to join us in the tasting room for a fireside experience. Our tasting room host will serve you tableside near the warm fireplace where you will sample six exquisite wine selections, including some of our more limited single vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs such as Rochioli and Hallberg. A cozy and more intimate experience, the Fireside Tasting takes approximately one hour and offers additional wines not available as part of the Traditional Tasting.

$25 per person | $12.50 Grand Crew Members
Reservations required | Limited to parties fewer than 12 guests
GARY FARRELL SIGNATURE TOUR & TASTING Offered daily at 10:30am or 1:00pm
For the most entertaining and educational experience, we invite you to join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery and our pioneering history within the beautiful Russian River Valley. Our host will guide you along the crush pad and into the cellar, where you will discover the Gary Farrell winemaking process from harvesting grape clusters to bottling the finished wine. After the tour, you will make your way back toward the tasting room for a Terrace or Fireside Tasting (depending on the weather). Soak up the views, expand your knowledge, and connect to Gary Farrell’s foundation and future in every sip of wine. A more enriching experience, the Gary Farrell Signature Tour & Tasting lasts 1.5 hours.

$35 per person | $17.50 Grand Crew members
Reservations required
LARGE GROUPS & PRIVATE TASTINGS We strive to offer all guests personal attention and outstanding hospitality so we request that parties of 10 or more schedule an appointment for any of the featured tastings in advance. Tasting fees are subject to change.

If you are seeking out a more custom experience to celebrate an engagement, reunion or any other special event, we are delighted to assist you in setting up a private tasting at the winery.

For custom experiences, please contact us at 707.473.2909 or concierge@garyfarrellwinery.com.

RECENT REVIEWS 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 Stars "Chardonnay Lovers Listen Up!" What an Awesome Winery! I had heard great things about Gary Farrell Winery and I’m a huge Chardonnay lover so I was really looking forward to my visit. I went to the winery this past weekend and given that it was the last beautiful weekend in October, I took the opportunity to enjoy a tasting on the terrace. Terrace tastings are $25 and even though the winery doesn’t waive fees with a purchase, it’s definitely worth the money for the wine, hospitality and, of course, the view. I even got to taste two limited wines that aren't on the regular menu. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable; I loved talking with them. It was such a wonderful experience to enjoy amazing wines (my favorite was the 2009 Keefer Ranch Chardonnay) amidst a breathtaking Russian River Valley background. I can't wait to go back and bring my friends.Trip 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. Yelp! | September 17, 2012 | 5/5 Stars"We had such a fabulous experience!" My boyfriend and I dedicated an afternoon to wine tasting in the Russian River Valley this past weekend and visited the Gary Farrell Winery & Tasting room toward the end of our day. We had such a fabulous experience! We got there a bit late - around 3:45 - so we just opted for a regular tasting. (Note to self: will need to go back to get the patio tasting that involves sitting on the patio and taking in the killer view while the wines are served to you.) Tim poured for us and his excellent customer service was such a nice contrast to the sterile atmosphere and borderline unfriendly service at a tasting room we visited earlier in the day. Not only was he really knowledgeable about the wines, but he chatted us up quite a bit which made everything a bit more relaxed and enjoyable. He also had some great pairing suggestions - Chardonnay with caramel corn? ABSOLUTELY. My boyfriend is new to wine tasting, so the unpleasant experience we had earlier in the day really put a bad taste in his mouth, but when we left Gary Farrell, I could tell he saw that tasting rooms are friendly and fun as long as the people working there are too. He can't wait to go back and neither can I! Yelp! | August 21, 2012 | 5/5 Stars "It was well worth the trip to taste their delicious Pinot Noir" We drove to Gary Farrell and the Russian River Valley for the day from Rutherford. It was well worth the drive! The view from the patio was fantastic and very relaxing. We opted for the patio tasting, which we were told included one more wine than the indoor tasting and was $25 instead of $15, but it actually included two more wines. Taylor gave the tasting and was very knowledgeable about the wines and about Healdsburg, in general. It was well worth the trip to taste their delicious Pinot Noir. Save some extra time to do this tasting if you want to sit outside and take in the view.