2021 By Farr Shiraz
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96% Shiraz, 4% Viognier from a single organically farmed vineyard in the Moorabool Valley. Vines are 30 years old and a mixture of own-rooted and grafted. Hand-picked. Open-top fermenter, spontaneous ferment. 20% whole bunch and co-fermented Viognier. Matured for 19 months in French oak barrels, one-third new, one-third 1 year old, one-third 2 years old. Bright mid crimson. Sweet oak over vibrant mulberry sweet-tangy fruit and darker blackcurrant notes. With air, more herbal/leafy but not too much. Stemmy freshness and crisp acidity brings great balance to that sweet fruit. Juicy, smooth, deep and fresh at the same time. Needs time. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
About the producer
Gary and Robyn Farr established their eponymous wine estate in the Moorabool Valley, Geelong, in 1994. Inspired by great Burgundy (and having done 10 vintages at Dujac), By Farr – now run by the next generation, Nick – crafts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that competes with the best in the world.