2002 Gary Farrell "Maple Vineyard—Tina's Block" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

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Founded in 1982, Gary Farrell helped define the early identity of Sonoma’s Russian River Valley long before single-vineyard Pinot Noir became commonplace. Working with growers such as Rochioli, Allen, Hallberg, and Bacigalupi, the winery built its reputation on site-specific Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from some of the region’s most respected vineyards. Today, under winemaker Brent McKoy, the winery continues to focus on vineyard-driven wines sourced from leading Russian River Valley sites, emphasizing careful lot selection and small-scale vinification. Gary Farrell sold the winery in 2005 and is no longer involved in daily operations, but the company maintains the vineyard-focused philosophy established in its early years. Annual production centers primarily on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from long-standing grower partnerships across Sonoma County.