The 2016 vintage Durell exudes aromas of honeysuckle, peach, roasted lemon and hazelnut. Bold, spicy and zesty on entry, the palate unfolds into an array of flavors reminiscent of nectarine, white flower petals, wildflower honey and lightly toasted brioche. The wine has a rich and opulent texture, with a beautiful core of acidity that together, create a long, powerful, mouthwatering finish.
87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Dense and almost thick, the full-flavored '00 Gary Farrell Hillside Vineyard Selection Merlot is a wine of excellent power; a fine match with grilled rib-eye steak.
Rich and savory on the palate with flavors of lemongrass, fennel, spiced apple tart, golden nectarine and candied ginger.
90 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '05 Gary Farrell Cresta Ridge Chardonnay is very bright in acidity and clean and clear in minerals, with notes of tart lemondrop, brioche and Asian pear.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon; Cabernet Franc; and Merlot; remarkable aromas of herbs, violets, and black cherries; this '98 red is loaded with rich black fruit flavors that lead to a deep finish.
Concentrated, deep and lasting, the ever powerful Gary Farrell Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon packs more depth than most any producer from this region in California; impressive in so many ways.
With bright acidity and decadent fruit, this elegant wine is enveloped by caressing soft tannins and displays a lingering finish.
88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Ripe and concentrated, the full flavored '01 Gary Farrell Dry Creek Zinfandels takes this area's power to the next level; this bold wine is perfect with homemade chili.
87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Dense and quite rich, the full-flavored '01 Gary Farrell Maple Ranch Zinfandel is a solid example of the varietal; the wine's slight oakiness pairs it well with grilled lamb.
GOLD MEDAL SONOMA HARVEST FAIR 2000! Elegant and fragrant, with balanced wild berry and black cherry flavors, the 1998 rendition is a real treat. Second Harvest Gold Medal in a row!
Bright and bracing, with refreshing and focused lemon-lime, freshly mowed grass and oaky vanilla flavors that kick in at the finish. Limited production, less than 1000 cases produced!
Master wine maker Gary Farrell has done it again. Loads of cedar tinged black cherry fruit highlight this complex and deep effort. Big enough to cellar for several years.
Rich and ripe, well balanced and luscious; loaded with deep flavors of black fruit and raspberry; absolutely drinking delicious right now!
89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Boosted by a nice measure of sweet oak nuances, the full-bodied '01 Gary Farrell Bien Nacido Chardonnay is a top white wine by any comparison made in the wine world; a real blast!
86 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The Gary Farrell Bien Nacido Chardonnay '98 is racy , with an earthy grapefruit twinge to the cedary pineapple and citrus flavors.
Gary Farrell continues to make focused wines of character and grace. Never trying to overpower, Gary's wines are brimming with fruit. This merlot is tasty now, and will reward short term cellaring.
87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Full bodied and generous, the '98 Gary Farrell Bradford Mountain Cabernet is a densely packed wine with tasteful berry and cassis flavors; pleasingly long finish.
