Russian River Valley’s Big Three Pinot Noir Producers
Most likely, if you’re a fan of Pinot, you’ve heard of Gary Ferrell, Rochioli Vineyards, and Williams Selyem. These three producers have been making some of the best Pinot Noir to come out of California, and they’re all located in the Russian River Valley. The San Francisco Chronicle’s wine editor, Linda Murphy, does a fine job relaying the rich history of the 3 wineries in today’s wine section. Did you know that Ed Selyem and Burt Williams began making Pinot in their garage in 1979 under the label “Hacienda del Rio”? Or that Gary Ferrell started working with Rochioli fruit in 1974 at Davis Bynum Winery as winemaker, where he remained on while accepting the same role at Rochioli in 1982? Did you know that Joe Montana can throw a football close to 300 yards?
It’s all in today’s article.[sfgate.com]
