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2021 Gary Farrell "Rochioli Vineyard" Russian River Valley Chardonnay

2021 Gary Farrell "Rochioli Vineyard" Russian River Valley Chardonnay

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Int'l Wine Review

A stunning wine! Sumptuous nose of waxy Meyer lemon and cling peach with floral notes. Elegant mouth feel with excellent depth and volume, exhilarating acidity and an energetic, rich finish. Sourced mostly from the historic Rochioli Vineyard’s River Block planted in 1989, whole cluster pressed, fermented with Montrachet yeast, and aged 10 months in 35% new French oak barrels and puncheons.

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Wine Enthusiast

Review Date: 07/2024
A touch reductive at first, this settles down nicely after some swirling of the glass, displaying zesty lemon, fresh apple and spiced pear aromas on the nose. The palate is simultaneously juicy and plush. A core of fleshy pineapple and papaya flavors give way to a long and charming finish redolent of honeysuckle, white pepper and clove. (TC)

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 07/2024
A distinctive version, with an exotic opening of honeysuckle, litsea oil, flint and lanolin notes creating a savory background for a core of grilled peach, apricot and pineapple flavors. Shows a hint of crunchy sea salt on the sleek, vibrant, mouthwatering finish. (MW)

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K&L Buyer
Review Date: 01/2026
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These incredible gems we're getting from Gary Farrell are quickly becoming some of our best selling wines! After several offerings sold out fast we managed to go back to the well and scoop up a couple more incredible single vineyard bottlings to offer up! Once again, we have a ludicrously good price on Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay! This legendary site in the heart of westside Russian River is championed by producers such as Ramey and Williams-Selyem, as well as producing their own highly acclaimed estate produced wines. Gary Farrel has bottled Rochioli wines since the 1990s and has a long track record with this prestigious fruit. This 2021 vintage bottling is in a perfect spot to drink. The wine is still super vibrant and fresh with perfectly integrated, subtle oak caressing the which peach, baked golden orchard fruit, flaky croissant pastry, Marcona almond, and river stone mineral. Lovely ripe fruit and great texture on the palate finely balanced with zippy acidity and phenolic tension that gives the wine such great length on the palate. Phenomenal Chardonnay worth $50+ any day of the week.

Product Details

Origin: Alexander Valley/Russian River, California, United States

Type/Varietal: Chardonnay

Alcohol Content: 13.7%

SKU: #1958094