2019 Gary Farrell Toboni Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., pH 3.33, TA 0.69, 629 cases, $60. Released September 2022. The Toboni Oakwild Ranch is located on the Santa Rosa Plain, an area blessed with morning fog and sunny, warm afternoons that heighten the intensity of the fruit flavors. Planted in 2001 to clones 115, 667, 777, and Pommard. The fruit was predominantly de-stemmed with a small percentage added later as whole clusters. 4-7 day cold soak and 7-10 day post-fermentation extended maceration. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Reserved aromas of ripe strawberry, blackest cherry and earthy flora. Brooding flavors of purple and black berries in a mid-weight plus style. The tannins are rather tame, a shadow of oak plies the background, and the finish delivers length with a hint of alcoholic warmth. Score: 92. Reviewed October 2, 2022

Winery: Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery
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