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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