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

  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr GC Chardonnay 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr GC Chardonnay 2016

    Region: VIC- Geelong

      Huon Hooke 97 points!     “Medium yellow colour, with a slightly forward bouquet of toast, butterscotch, herbs and flowers. The palate is likewise slightly forward and open-knit, rich and generous, readily accessible and savoury with long, drying...

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    $110.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Viognier 2016

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    The Viognier by Farr is a blend of two vineyards. One is the original house block planted in 1994, which has friable red soil over limestone leading to sandstone—similar soils to the Sangreal Pinot Noir and By Farr Chardonnay. The second vineyard is a...

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    $70.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Shiraz 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Shiraz 2015

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Wine Front 94 points!“Splash of viognier, no whole bunch, 10% new oak. Always wonderful hearing Nick Farr talking in straight-speak about winemaking, the family estate, unswerving vision. Inspiring stuff. One of the great families of wine in Australia. I...

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    $65.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2015

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Wine Front 95 points!“An elevated offering of pinot noir from By Farr. We all know that whole bunch in fermentation plays a role here, but it’s the site/vines that count most for Nick Farr. Love that brambly, forest floor, pickled cherry, sweet spice...

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    $82.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2015

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    The Sangreal Vineyard is the oldest planting (1994) on a north-facing slope of red ironstone on the surface going to limestone to bluestone below. The rows run north to south, gaining full sun exposure throughout the day and resulting in prettier, more...

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    $82.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr GC Chardonnay 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr GC Chardonnay 2015

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    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...

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    $110.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Chardonnay 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Chardonnay 2014

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Wine Front 94 points!“I looked and looked and couldn’t find anything about this wine that I didn’t like. There’s nothing flashy here. It feels composed and complete. Figs, white peach, a crunch of apple, and then slips of sweet, toasty oak. Meal and...

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    $80.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Tout Pres Pinot Noir 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Tout Pres Pinot Noir 2013

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Wine Front 95 points!“From a close-planted vineyard. 100% whole bunches. “Made by the Farr family”, which is an excellent way to put it. Three words: savoury, seamless and satisfying. This sits in a beautiful spot. Crushes of dried spices, herb notes,...

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    $110.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Shiraz 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Shiraz 2013

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Wine Front 95+ points!"Geelong Shiraz with 4% viognier. A peak release. Generous and rich, at least in a regional context, but with no lack of tannin or complexity. Nutty, smoky, spicy notes fling and fly through vibrant cherry-plum fruit. Smoky,...

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    $60.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2013

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Wine Front 96 points!'Twenty-ish year old vines. A healthy dose of whole bunches. Astute winemaking. One of the stars of Australian wine. Opens tight. Dry tannin, controlling, lots of it, no escape. It would be an issue if the fruit wasn't so good. Said...

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    $90.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir 2013

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Wine Front 96 points!'This is a beauty. Seduction plus. Certified yum. Swish oak, spiced cherry-plum, exquisite integration of various savoury nuances and length to burn. It's rich and generous but firm and complex. Its smoky, slinky, satiny mouthfeel is...

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    $85.00
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  • By Farr Chardonnay 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] By Farr Chardonnay 2013

    Region: VIC- Geelong

    Wine Front 96 points!"Some wines do the grunt work. Others provide the silk. This is the latter. Beautiful in a mouth-watering way. Flinty but laden with pear. Ripped with grapefruit and mineral. Both generous and cutting at once. Strikes a match to the...

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    $80.00
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