[SOLD-OUT] By Farr Tout Pres Pinot Noir 2019

 

Extremely Limited Wine. Only 3 per customer.

 

"Only a touch over 2.5 acres, it has three individual soil types across a three-sided cirque (an amphitheatre-like valley head) that rises above the other vineyards. Each slope consists of a soil type. The largest slope is black volcanic soil of limestone, the second is quartz gravel mixed with red ironstone soil and the third, an iron strand in grey sandy loam. At 7,300 vines per hectare, Tout Près is the most densely planted vineyard on the estate (hence the name, meaning "very cosy"). The soils and intense competition force the vines to work hard, resulting in fruit that is lush but masculine and provides the coveted structure found only in the most ageworthy wines.

Tout Près is fermented with 100% whole bunches in a five-tonne oak fermenter. This wine has the flavour profile and intensity to absorb 100% new Allier French barrels. 

The Tout Près Pinot Noir is grown on another high-density vineyard. This makes a wine of terrific intensity and concentration. This cuvée consistently produces wines of terrific weight with wonderful aging potential. Tout Près shows notes of long, slow whole-bunch fermentation, creating richness and layered fruit expression. It shows Chinese five spice, ripe fruits and terrific tannins. This release of Tout Près is focused and beautifully structured, ready for celebration now, or a rewarding stint in the cellar." - By Farr

 

Country:

Australia

Region:

VIC- Geelong

Variety:

Wine Red - Pinot noir

Size:

750mL