2003 Farella Alta   
Farella Alta, our Proprietary or “Bordeaux” blend, comes from different parts of our vineyard estate, composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. There were only 210 cases produced. It was fermented warm in a combination of open and closed tanks, pressed off after cap fall, with 20 days average on the skins. Transferred directly to Taransaud French oak from the Nevers region after press-off (75% new). Aged 28 months in barrels with 3 rackings. Unfined and unfiltered.

With ripe strawberry, blueberry, and cassis fruit, and a touch of cherry intertwined with dark chocolate, black olive, and smoke. The flavors are full, round and smooth with complex layers, succulent fruit and intense, dark chocolate/black olive backbone to the fine-texture tannins. Smooth and intense yet balanced for service with food.

$75 per bottle. Click here for the retail sales sheet.

2004 Farella-Park Cabernet Sauvignon
One hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon from our estate vineyard in the southeastern corner of Napa Valley known locally as "Coombsville." It is a combination of our Old Vine & Rockpile blocks which are positioned on a fairly steep slope facing due west. For the cooler Coombsville area, this gives ideal exposure to the late afternoon sun, a key to slow development of color & tannin. 195 Cases produced. Fermented fairly warm in a combination of open and closed tanks, pressed off after cap fall, 20 days total on the skins. Transferred directly to French oak from the Nevers region after press-off, 40% new. Aged 28 months in barrels with 2 rackings. Unfined and unfiltered.

Rich, robust mouthfeel with ample yet fairly soft tannins. Aromas and flavors of calamata olives, strawberry/cassis fruit, blackberry, deep, smoky spice and a hint of licorice. Long, supple finish for a wine of this structure.

$38.00 bottle. Click here for the retail sales sheet.

2005 Farella-Park Syrah
New from our Coombsville vineyard in Napa Valley comes a deep, rich, robust Syrah that is catching the attention of fans of bigger, juicier styles of wine. True to our “house” objectives, it still maintains an overall food friendliness but with a catch: the alcohol on this wine hovers around 15% so this is no quaffer. The name “Road Block” describes the site for the grapes as they run alongside our driveway for a quarter-mile.

Deep purple color, rich plum and blueberry aromas and flavors overlaid by smoky, toasty oak. Slightly meaty and coarse in the mid-palate but the richness and big fruit ties it all together. The finish is very smooth and rich, partly due to elevated alcohol but no perceptible “heat” for a wine of this fortitude. Holds up well when open for several days.

88 cases produced and aged 28 months in French oak barrels from the Nevers region, 50% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Racked once at bottling. 3.70 pH 0.60 TA 15.0% Alc. Release: May 2007 .

$30.00 bottle. Click here for the retail sales sheet.

2003 Farella-Park Merlot
Our 2003 Merlot is a blend of two separate blocks within our vineyard and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon which broadens the structure of the wine and adds a touch of spice. This is a vintage where Merlot shows it's strength as a full, red varietal with a pleasing softness. Time in the bottle will enhance the more succulent characteristics and intensify the classic claret "cigar box" spice. Merlot 95% and Cabernet Sauvignon 5% from our estate vineyard in the southeastern corner of Napa Valley known locally as "Coombsville." 205 cases produced. Aged 28 months in French oak barrels from the Nevers region, 20% new. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Medium-full bodied with soft, elegant tannins, excellent structure for ageing and a long, supple finish. Aromas and flavors of plum/cassis fruit with cedar, smoke and spice. Approachable now but will age very well and gain complexity for many years to come.

$22.00 per bottle. Click here for the retail sales sheet.


2007 Farella-Park Sauvignon Blanc

Fresh, lively, crisp and refreshing, our Sauvignon Blanc is produced without oak aging in the tradition of delicious Italian white wines. Aromas and flavors of melon, citrus and light mineral notes. Splendid with food.

$15.00 per bottle.

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