Farella Vineyard
Terrace Reserve
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
Auction 23 | Lot No. 88
Vintage: 2017
Farella Vineyard
Terrace Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% estate grown at Farella Vineyard in the heart of the Coombsville nested appellation
- Representative of Coombsville’s strength: abundant fine tannins and delicious black fruit
- Known for balance, our wine style is ideal for long-term aging and continued development
- From the exceptional 2017 vintage
Description
Our 2017 "Terrace Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of two lots from our ideal, hillside location in the heart of the Coombsville nested appellation. Our wines are known for balance and ideally suited for long-term aging and continued development. It is our only 100 percent new oak lot with Taransaud medium-plus toast, thin-stave French barrels, well integrated with our unique terroir.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tom Farella
Winemaker, Farella Vineyard
Tom Farella's original inspiration to enter the wine trade began as a youngster at the dinner table and was later fortified by a family trip to France and some gentle prodding by father Frank. He graduated from UC Davis in 1983 with a degree in Viticulture and Enology while holding down weekend and harvest work with Neyers Vineyards and Flora Springs Winery. His first real job was as winemaker at Preston in Sonoma County which he left after six years to work in Burgundy for Domaine Jacques Prieur in Meursault. The work/travel bug persisted, so he then worked in Oregon for a harvest at Ponzi Winery, then in the vineyard for Beaux Freres. It was after these rich experiences in 1990 that he came back to Farella Vineyard full time.
Country born: United States
Education: BS Enology & Viticulture, UC Davis 1983
Original Mentors, Bruce Neyers and father Frank
Preston Vineyards, Mentor Lou Preston
Harvest+ in Burgundy, Mentors Martin & Jean Prieur 1989
Harvest+ Oregon, 1990 (Dick Ponzi)
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Honor the vineyard site and always focus on balance, in order to produce wines with vibrancy and that complement a meal.
Winery Distribution
Farella Vineyard is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Farella Vineyard Contact: Tom Farella
Domestic:
- California ( Serendipity Wines )
- Florida ( Consortium Wines )
- Illinois ( Lagniappe )
- Michigan ( AHD Vintners )
- Missouri ( Bonded Beverage )
- New York ( Soilair Selections )
International:
- Canada ( LCBO )
- Canada ( Vinosity )
- Norway ( Garage D'or )
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