[SOLD-OUT] By Farr GC Chardonnay 2015

The most exciting wine from the 2015 vintage is without doubt the new GC Chardonnay by Farr (GC = Gary Charles). With all the knowledge that l have been able to extract from my father (not always easy) we created a high-density planting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on an exposed côte. These hillsides facing east, north east and north will be the backbone of the Farr destiny for decades to come. They consist of the most suitable clones, rootstocks, trellising and management you'll find. This is our tribute to what ‘Gazza’ has achieved and provoked over 40 years not only in our region but for the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of Australia.


The wine has an amazing smoothness and calmness that stretches the length of the palate, surrounded with textured fruit and mineral elements. We have been playing with the fruit from these vineyards for eight years, fine-tuning the style of wine that these sites are producing. This is the vintage that saw it all come together with purity and balance.


By Farr

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"The winery yeast always has a nougat aroma and nothing has changed here. You know it’s ripe but the aroma spectrum is savoury all the same. Good oak, a little fennel too. Cool, river pebble minerality from front to back, follows a nice line of acidity. Some phenolic firmness. Those savoury elements are repeated on the palate with lime and fresh pineapple fruit, as well as some marshmallowy oak. Pushes on to great length; autumnal flavours linger. This is seriously good."

Sam Hopper, Cellarhand

 

Country:

Australia

Region:

VIC- Geelong

Variety:

Wine White - Chardonnay

Size:

750mL