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Gloria Ferrer Winery
| Owner(s) | Ferrer Family |
| Web site | www.gloriaferrer.com |
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All of the major California sparkling wine producers now produce still Pinot Noir and the wines have become quite good. For more than 20 years, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards was the first sparkling wine house in the Sonoma Carneros region. Owned by the Ferrer family, (the founder was Jose Ferrer) whose wine experience is rooted in 19th century Spain, the winery is a vibrant blend of Catalan and California mission design. Fruit for the premium quality sparkling and still wines comes from 335 acres of estate vineyards. The vineyard manager Mike Crumly and winemaker Bob Iantosca, both of whom have worked for Gloria Ferrer from its inception, have devoted more than two decades to identifying the diverse soil types, microclimates and specific needs of every vine in their care.
In 1991, inspired by the quality and character of our estate fruit, Gloria Ferrer began crafting still wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. As pioneers of sparkling wine-based clonal research, they studied more than 40 different clones to date. The still Pinot Noirs that i have sampled to date are first-rate. Their sparkling wines have been consistently excellent, among the best for their price level in California.
Gloria Ferrer is located in the picturesque Sonoma Carneros region and the winery’s sun-drenched Vista Terrace overlooks breathtaking estate vineyards—providing the perfect place to enjoy a glass of sparkling or still wine with the savory Spanish and local cheeses, meats, almonds and other delicacies that are available from the tasting room.
The tasting room is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with wine service available until 4:45 pm. 707- 933-1917. The sparkling wines enjoy wide retail distribution, but the still wines are only sold at the winery.
Articles About Gloria Ferrer Winery
Reviewed Wines
2005 Gloria Ferrer Gravel Knob Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 210 cases.
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Dreamy
perfume of crushed black cherries, flowers, oak and hay. Substantial raspberry attack on the palate.
Softly textured throughout with powdery tannins and a clean and tangy finish. A pleasure to drink and
definitely preferrable to the 2004 bottling from this vineyard.
Reviewed July 19, 2008
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2005 Gloria Ferrer José S. Ferrer Selection Carneros Pinot Noir
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2005 Gloria Ferrer Rust Rock Terrace Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
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2005 Gloria Ferrer Estate Carneros Pinot Noir
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2004 Gloria Ferrer José S. Ferrer Selection Carneros Pinot Noir
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2004 Gloria Ferrer Gravel Knob Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
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2004 Gloria Ferrer Rust Rock Terrace Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
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2003 Gloria Ferrer José Ferrer Select Carneros Pinot Noir
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2003 Gloria Ferrer Rust Rock Terrace Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2005 Gloria Ferrer Gravel Knob Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 210 cases. · Dreamy perfume of crushed black cherries, flowers, oak and hay. Substantial raspberry attack on the palate. Softly textured throughout with powdery tannins and a clean and tangy finish. A pleasure to drink and definitely preferrable to the 2004 bottling from this vineyard. Reviewed July 19, 2008 ARTICLE »
2005 Gloria Ferrer José S. Ferrer Selection Carneros Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2005 Gloria Ferrer Rust Rock Terrace Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2005 Gloria Ferrer Estate Carneros Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2004 Gloria Ferrer José S. Ferrer Selection Carneros Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2004 Gloria Ferrer Gravel Knob Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2004 Gloria Ferrer Rust Rock Terrace Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2003 Gloria Ferrer José Ferrer Select Carneros Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
2003 Gloria Ferrer Rust Rock Terrace Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir
Subscribe now for full access to all tasting and production notes.
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