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 Shiraz 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Shiraz 2009

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    "I often overlook the shiraz equation from by Farr, but I shouldn't. Has 4% viognier, according to the back label, but you can't tell from the bouquet. Dark fruits, a touch of xmas cake spice, wet earth. I dig the smell vibes. The palate is slippery,...

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    $65.00
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  • By Farr Tout Pres Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Tout Pres Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Campbell Mattinson 95 points! "There's nothing particularly delicate about this release of By Farr Tout Pres pinot noir. The quality though is not in doubt. This is a grunty, gruff, substantial wine, fragrant and handsome. Earth, twigs, autumn leaves,...

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    $100.00
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  • By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Campbell Mattinson 95 Points!"Wild yeast fermented. Sixty percent whole bunches and sixty percent new oak. This is a beautiful wine. Class act. It's great now and it should age terrifically too. Marzipan, twigs. Dense wine with lots of grunty, grainy...

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    $74.00
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  • By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2009

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2009

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Campbell Mattinson 95 Points!"The Farrside pinot noir is grown only 300 metres from the plot where the Sangreal pinot noir is grown, and yet the two vineyards are picked two weeks apart. Terroir at play. This is a pinot noir with a deep, dark heart...

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    $67.00
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