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750ML
/ 14.1% ABV
Winemaker Notes
Purchased and developed by Gary & Debbie
Farrell in 1999, Cresta Ridge Vineyard is highly
coveted for its cool, Green Valley location and
highly desirable Goldridge soils. The "no
expense spared" approach to development,
included matching devigorating rootstocks
with low-yielding clones and close
vine-spacing; "stressing" the plants into
producing small quantities of very high quality
fruit. This project has proven successful, with
90+ rated wines commonplace year after year
from this vineyard. Gary selected fruit from his
favorite section of the vineyard (Taurin) Block)
for this release.
Bearing the Cresta Ridge designation preempts lofty expectations … and this wine delivers. Signature minerality combines seamlessly with fresh lime and green apple to create a wine which is exceptionally vibrant, while also expressing great depth, intensity and length. Subtle background notes of oak and lees quietly enhance the near-perfect fruit contribution of this exceptional Russian River Valley / Green Valley property.
Gary Farrell sold his very successful "namesake" brand in 2004 with ambitions of "returning to his roots" as a true artisan producer of extremely limited production Pinot Noir wines. In 2007, he partnered with longtime colleagues, Bill Hambrecht and Denise Sanders, to create the ideal winemaking environment for the production of small lot, ultra-premium wines from the cooler reaches of the Russian River Valley. Consistent with Gary’s "no compromise" approach, he equipped his new Westside Road (Healdsburg) facility with the finest tools obtainable; precisely what we would expect from the winemaker who promises to "eclipse" anything he has previously produced during his three decades of winemaking.
CNC784161_2008 Item# 108932