Shiraz By Farr, Geelong, 2022
€89.00
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The highly acclaimed By Farr winery was started in 1994 by Gary and Robyn Farr in Moorabool Valley, in the cool climate Geelong region of Victoria (where they also run horses and cattle). Gary had already gained much experience and inspiration when working with the likes of Domaine Dujac in Burgundy and he was hailed by the Australian wine critic Len Evans as being the maker of "Australia's best pinot".
Today Gary and Robyn's son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Cassie, run the By Farr winery, alongside their own label Farr Rising. Nick has also spent time at Domaine Dujac and that love of Pinot Noir and terroir is expressed in the wines that the family make. “The wines we make are not mainstream—they are expressions of our vineyard, our land and what we like to drink. That is what we promise to deliver.” Nick Farr. By Farr was the Australian Winery of the Year 2025 with The Real Review, the second time in four years. The Real Review recognized the Farr family as being "true vignerons" who are "at the top of their game. "The wines that secured the title for By Farr were the "statuesque 2022 vintage of Cote Vineyard RP Pinot Noir, the stunningly beautiful 2023 Cote Vineyard GC Chardonnay, the opulent 2022 Tout Prés Pinot Noir, and the gorgeously spicy 2022 By Farr Shiraz."
Shiraz By Farr, Geelong, 2022
Shiraz fruit comes from the original By Farr vineyard, planted in 1994. It lies on a north-facing slope, and the red volcanic soil has a base of limestone with deep-set sandstone.
All fruit is hand-picked from the VSP trellising, with 20 per cent left as whole bunches in the fermentation. Most years we co-ferment between 2 and 4 per cent viognier with the shiraz, the date determining whether or not the former is co-fermented and bled back. It is a natural fermentation, with the fruit remaining in the tank for 19 days before pressing. Shiraz sees 18 months in French oak, 20 per cent being new, and is bottled under vacuum.
A powerful nose, with the depth and complexity of cool-climate shiraz. This wine is spiced with pepper and mineral elements, leaning towards earthy. The co-fermented viognier adds a little richness to both the bouquet and palate, which has a very pleasant sweetness to start, followed by intense fruit and earthy long tannins to complete the delicate structure and overall elegance of the wine.
14.0%
''Deep and bright red-purple hue; earthy savoury pepper/spice and dried-herb aromas, the palate intense and brightly focused, driving and long, with great depth of cool-grown shiraz flavour and tremendous elegance. Fruit sweetness is deep in the core and this is balanced beautifully by well-judged tannins. An outstanding shiraz and a gorgeous drink.'' 98 Huon Hooke, October 2024
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