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08/14/2024

Excellent piece by SOMMspirations on finding great wines that have national distribution. The 2022 Russian River Selection Chardonnay from Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery is featured.

US grocery and big-box stores: Decanter takes a look at how wines made for national distribution may provide quality options for consumer

08/06/2024

National White Wine Day is Aug. 4. Here are some great California wines to raise a glass in celebration all summer long.

01/08/2024

Ray Fister at Life Between the Vines in conversation with winemaker Randy Hester from C.L. Butaud Wines

Making wine in the state of Texas can present its own issues to overcome. It’s not exactly like Napa Valley. But Randy Hester a native of Texas did make wine in Napa Valley, then came back to his home state to do it all again. C.L. Butaud Wines (pronounced Bu-Toe) are very tasty and more varied th...

10/11/2023

Take a look behind the scenes of the wine harvest with this story on harvest interns, featuring Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery

09/27/2023

A Napa Valley winemaker in Texas. The Wine Write has an illuminating interview with winemaker Randy Hester of C.L. Butaud Wines

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09/25/2023

An inviting exploration of Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery

Gary Farrell Winery predates Russian River Valley's founding as an American Viticultural Area (AVA), which occurred in 1983.

09/08/2023

Papapietro Perry winery celebrates 25 years. Papapietro Perry Winery

When Ben and Yolanda Papapietro and Bruce and Renae Perry started making wines a quarter century ago, they were making it out of their garage.

01/04/2023

Theresa Heredia, director of winemaking for Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery , is featured in this story on four winemakers behind iconic brands

Meet 4 winemakers whose names are less-recognized than their high-profile brands.

09/14/2022

Gary Farrell Winery celebrates 40th anniversary this fall. Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery

Healdsburg, California (Sept. 14, 2022) – Gary Farrell Winery is celebrating its 40th anniversary this fall, a milestone as one of the Russian River Valley’s pioneering wineries. To mark the occasion of […]