Winemaking
Our work is centered on two wines: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
That focus isn’t limiting. It’s clarifying.
At Gary Farrell Winery, winemaking begins long before harvest and continues long after fermentation. It’s shaped by curiosity, guided by experience, and grounded in trust—trust in our vineyards, our instincts, and the people doing the work.
How We Work
Science gives us the map. Instinct is the compass.
We walk the blocks. We taste continuously. We respond to what the vintage gives us rather than forcing a predetermined outcome. Decisions are made with intention, not habit.
That might mean picking earlier. Or pulling back on new oak. Or letting a wine take its time.
Nothing is done for effect. Everything is done on purpose.
Under the leadership of Brent McKoy, our winemaking team is hands-on, thoughtful, and deeply collaborative—an approach built on long relationships and an openness to learning something new every vintage.
Behind every bottle is a network of people who show up early, stay curious, and care deeply about the details that matter.
Our winemaking philosophy is simple.
It’s minimal intervention, not minimal involvement.
Precision without rigidity. Transparency over embellishment.
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay,
The Gary Farrell Way
We’re not chasing ripeness, points, or trends. We’re shaping wines with lift, structure, and tension—wines that unfold slowly and carry clarity through the finish.
Our Pinot Noir is about line and form. Pinot with bones. Light on its feet but grounded.
Our Chardonnay carries tension and texture in equal measure—bright, focused, and never smoothed into submission.
Both are built to age. Both are made to enjoy now.
The goal isn’t to impress in the first sip. It’s to keep your attention through the last.
