By Farr

5 Star Winery - Halliday Wine Companion

"The Farr family has presented a resolute and faithful rendering of the vineyards of Geelong since 1978. That’s when Gary Farr started out as winemaker at Bannockburn. His intimate nurturing of the land on his doorstep was informed by a dozen vintages at Domaine Dujac in Burgundy, stints in the USA at Cristom, Oregon and Calera, California, and sojourns to areas such as the Shiraz and Viognier heartland of the Rhône Valley. Prescient and purposeful planting of the By Farr vineyards began in 1994 and the wines that ensued quickly established a formidable reputation. Nick Farr took charge of the range in 2009, and his comment that his father is 90% of his winemaking inspiration is borne out by the attitude, depth of character and understated finesse of the wines. But there’s no doubt that Nick is taking these wines forward with great conviction and instinct. His 2015 and '16 wines are nothing short of breathtaking." - Cellarhand

  • By Farr Chardonnay 2011

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Chardonnay 2011

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Ralph Kyte-Powell 95 points!The Farr family of Bannockburn, near Geelong, are among Australia's top pinot noir and shiraz makers. Their chardonnay can be overlooked, especially with the chatter about the current crop of sulphidey, high acid, low-alcohol...

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    $70.00
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  • By Farr Chardonnay 2010

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Chardonnay 2010

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Campbell Mattinson 95 points!"It's a piece of pure silk. So textural. So effortless. So lingering. Tastes of nectarine and preserved lemon, woodspice and smoke. Has a kind of yeasty tang too. It's delicious to drink and yet it feels detailed and...

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    $72.00
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  • By Farr Chardonnay 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Chardonnay 2008

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Tyson Stelzer 94 points!This is a true benchmark Chardonnay that shows all the complexity and winemaking skill the Farr family has perfected. Complex, reductive hints with impressive citrus and stone fruit characters " the Oak's beautifully worked in and...

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    $64.95
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  • By Farr Chardonnay 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Chardonnay 2007

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Gary Walsh 93 points!'Lots of (good) spicy oak, caramel and creaminess - fruity and soft with a honeydew melon richness and some echoes of Burgundy - although much sweeter.'Gary Walsh, The Wine Front'Great colour, fine minerally textured nose with fruit...

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    $62.95
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  • By Farr Chardonnay 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Chardonnay 2005

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    - Jeremy Oliver 95 points!' Chardonnay with attitude. Beautifully shaped, sumptuous and creamy, it's smooth, seamless and utterly hedonistic. Backed by meaty, creamy and mineral undertones, its luscious expression of grapefruit, lemon and melon-like...

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    $65.00
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