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The Farr family is well-known for producing Geelong Pinot Noir and Chardonnay under the By Farr label. Gary Farr, Nick's father, started the family business. Nick Farr took over the business in 2009. Before this, fresh out of university, Nick made his own wine from a local Mooroobal Valley vineyard named Farr Rising. Under Gary's guidance, Nick challenged himself and created excellent wines, although they were not at the same level as the By Farr range. Nonetheless, the Farr Rising label has almost caught up with the Farr estate wines but offers a more approachable, earlier drinking style. These are outstanding value, terroir-driven wines.
In 2012, Nick challenged himself again in finding a new project at Irrewarra. This vineyard was planted by the Calvert family of Irrewarra Sourdough fame in 2001. Here, Nick captures the unique essence of the place and creates exquisite Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with rich minerality and captivating savoury characteristics.
All wines below are available at our special offer prices for the next seven days only. To place your order, simply click on the links below or contact us by email, or by phone on 03 9419 6990.
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2022 Pinot Noir
Usually $62 - Special Offer $56
"A version of this wine that perhaps shows more elegance than in the previous year. Vibrant red fruits and spice, a lightness of palate, but richness of flavour. The Top Block vineyard in Bannockburn that is home to this wine, offers softness and polished fruit expression, and lovely acid holding everything in place. It’s aromatic, utterly pleasing and one of the more intriguing Farr Rising Pinot’s to date"
Distributor Notes, Cellarhand
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2023 Gamay
Usually $62 - Special Offer $56
"I am going to say it, which I don’t find easy to do. This could be the best Gamay I have made"
Nick Farr, Winemaker
"This is the tenth release of Farr Rising Gamay, and if ever asked about his approach to sites on the property, Nick will always say that it takes him 10 years to truly understand the variety that is planted on each soil type, and for the vines to truly express themselves through vine age and root depth. Either that or he is simply a very slow learner! It is 10 years of not only understanding the site viticulturally, but the capabilities of the fruit and wine making processes in the winery. There is not much Nick hasn’t tried stylistically and operationally, but for those that have been drinking previous vintages, the evolution has led to this wine. Soft, gamey, spice, a density that holds in the mid palate until the acidity takes you to a deceptive and vibrant finish."
Distributor Notes, Cellarhand
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2022 Pinot Noir
Usually $72 - Special Offer $67
"A fistful of intensity and nervousness. This has that bright red fruit expression I expect from somewhere cold, like Colac. Bristling with red cherry, cola like spice and rose hips. The acidity is peppy and in your face without being a distraction. This wine is not just balanced, but heightened, seemingly under tension, in a good, exciting way. A lovely fragrant Pinot Noir, with brilliance, and excitement that is incredibly pleasing."
Distributor Notes, Cellarhand
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All wines above are available at our special offer prices for the next seven days only. To place your order, simply click on the links above or contact us by email, or by phone on 03 9419 6990.
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