2021 By Farr Pinot Noir Irrewarra
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2032 |
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Description
Gary Farr has been a winemaker in the Moorabool Valley near Bannockburn, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, since 1978. Before starting his own estate, he traveled the world learning from some of the biggest names in wine. At Domaine Dujac in Burgundy, Cristom in Oregon, and Calera in California, he was deeply impressed by the finesse and complexity of Pinot Noir. He brought that passion back to Australia—not without difficulty.
The result is By Farr , a family business now led by son Nick Farr . Gary still keeps a close eye on things, but Nick has taken the wines to a whole new level. By Farr's vineyards cover some 130 hectares , 36 of which are planted with vines. Besides Pinot Noir, premium Chardonnay , Shiraz , and Viognier are also grown here.
Climate and terroir in Victoria
The state of Victoria , in southeastern Australia, is one of the coolest wine regions in the country. The ocean's influence ensures mild temperatures and significant day-night variations. The altitude, location, and exposure of the vineyards also play a significant role in the character of the wines.
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the two specialties here. They are produced in a variety of styles—from light and refined to powerful and structured—but always with a clear emphasis on pure fruit and elegance . The Irrewarra vineyards lie slightly further west, in an even cooler microclimate, which gives the wines added tension and freshness.
The style of Irrewarra Pinot Noir
The 2021 Irrewarra Pinot Noir is a textbook example of modern Australian cool-climate Pinot Noir. The wine opens with delicate aromas of red fruit , such as cherries, raspberries, and rose petals, complemented by subtle earthy notes and a hint of spice.
On the palate, it's medium-bodied , with lively acidity and silky tannins that elegantly support the wine. The palate is refined, layered, and perfectly balanced between ripe fruit and freshness. The finish is long, softly spicy, and reminiscent of top Burgundian wines, but with a distinctly Australian character.
Vinification and maturation
The grapes for this Pinot Noir are carefully harvested by hand and fermented with a portion of whole bunches to add structure and complexity. Aging takes place in French oak barrels , a small portion of which are new, to subtly support the wine without overpowering the fruit.
The result is a wine with depth and tension, which is already delicious to drink but will also reward several years of cellar ageing.
Tasting note
In the glass, the 2021 Irrewarra Pinot Noir reveals a bright ruby red color . The bouquet is complex and expressive, with notes of ripe cherries, raspberries, roses, and a hint of vanilla and spice. The palate is refined, with an elegant structure, fresh acidity, and a long, refined finish.
Serving and food pairing advice
Serve the wine slightly chilled (around 15–16°C) to best reveal its finesse. This Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with dishes like grilled quail, duck, mushroom risotto , or lamb loin with rosemary . It also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses like Brie or Reblochon.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Winery | By Farr |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Excluded from Pickup discount, Newsletter offers, Wine of the Week |
| Tasting Profiles | Boers, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rijk, Rond, Rood fruit, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
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Gary Farr has been making wine in Moorabool Valley near Bannockburn, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, since 1978. Before working in Australia, he traveled the world and learned the trade at Domaine Dujac in Bourgogne, Cristom in Oregon and Calera in California. Not surprisingly, he fell under the spell of pinot noir here and took it back to Australia - not without a fight.
The Farr estate is located in the Moorabool Valley between Geelong and Ballarat, 100km south-west of Melbourne. Grape growing in this region dates back more than 200 years, with Swiss settlers planting Victoria's first vineyards here in the early 1800s. The estate's rich volcanic soil and continental climate produce premium fruit with a taste, bouquet and color unique to our area.
Gary and Robyn Farr bought the original property in 1994 and the second part in 1998 - the latter had been untouched for nearly 40 years and consisted of dense boxwood thorns and noxious weeds. The final piece of the puzzle, connecting the two pieces of land, was purchased in 2011 by Nick and Cassie Farr, totaling 130 hectares, of which 36 hectares are under vines and the rest are maintained as grazing and cropland for livestock and horses. With a mixture of different clones and rootstocks, the grape varieties grown here include viognier, chardonnay, pinot noir, gamay and shiraz.
Nick and Gary Farr stand side by side, but aren't afraid to go head-to-head when their opinions differ. Each generation has developed a distinctive style of winemaking based on its individual experience and taste, and their respective lines - By Farr by Gary and Farr Rising by Nick - have received critical acclaim both in Australia and abroad.
Gary Farr has been a winemaker in the Moorabool Valley near Bannockburn, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, since 1978. Before starting his own estate, he traveled the world learning from some of the biggest names in wine. At Domaine Dujac in Burgundy, Cristom in Oregon, and Calera in California, he was deeply impressed by the finesse and complexity of Pinot Noir. He brought that passion back to Australia—not without difficulty.
The result is By Farr , a family business now led by son Nick Farr . Gary still keeps a close eye on things, but Nick has taken the wines to a whole new level. By Farr's vineyards cover some 130 hectares , 36 of which are planted with vines. Besides Pinot Noir, premium Chardonnay , Shiraz , and Viognier are also grown here.
Climate and terroir in Victoria
The state of Victoria , in southeastern Australia, is one of the coolest wine regions in the country. The ocean's influence ensures mild temperatures and significant day-night variations. The altitude, location, and exposure of the vineyards also play a significant role in the character of the wines.
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the two specialties here. They are produced in a variety of styles—from light and refined to powerful and structured—but always with a clear emphasis on pure fruit and elegance . The Irrewarra vineyards lie slightly further west, in an even cooler microclimate, which gives the wines added tension and freshness.
The style of Irrewarra Pinot Noir
The 2021 Irrewarra Pinot Noir is a textbook example of modern Australian cool-climate Pinot Noir. The wine opens with delicate aromas of red fruit , such as cherries, raspberries, and rose petals, complemented by subtle earthy notes and a hint of spice.
On the palate, it's medium-bodied , with lively acidity and silky tannins that elegantly support the wine. The palate is refined, layered, and perfectly balanced between ripe fruit and freshness. The finish is long, softly spicy, and reminiscent of top Burgundian wines, but with a distinctly Australian character.
Vinification and maturation
The grapes for this Pinot Noir are carefully harvested by hand and fermented with a portion of whole bunches to add structure and complexity. Aging takes place in French oak barrels , a small portion of which are new, to subtly support the wine without overpowering the fruit.
The result is a wine with depth and tension, which is already delicious to drink but will also reward several years of cellar ageing.
Tasting note
In the glass, the 2021 Irrewarra Pinot Noir reveals a bright ruby red color . The bouquet is complex and expressive, with notes of ripe cherries, raspberries, roses, and a hint of vanilla and spice. The palate is refined, with an elegant structure, fresh acidity, and a long, refined finish.
Serving and food pairing advice
Serve the wine slightly chilled (around 15–16°C) to best reveal its finesse. This Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with dishes like grilled quail, duck, mushroom risotto , or lamb loin with rosemary . It also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses like Brie or Reblochon.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Winery | By Farr |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Excluded from Pickup discount, Newsletter offers, Wine of the Week |
| Tasting Profiles | Boers, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Rijk, Rond, Rood fruit, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Gary Farr has been making wine in Moorabool Valley near Bannockburn, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, since 1978. Before working in Australia, he traveled the world and learned the trade at Domaine Dujac in Bourgogne, Cristom in Oregon and Calera in California. Not surprisingly, he fell under the spell of pinot noir here and took it back to Australia - not without a fight.
The Farr estate is located in the Moorabool Valley between Geelong and Ballarat, 100km south-west of Melbourne. Grape growing in this region dates back more than 200 years, with Swiss settlers planting Victoria's first vineyards here in the early 1800s. The estate's rich volcanic soil and continental climate produce premium fruit with a taste, bouquet and color unique to our area.
Gary and Robyn Farr bought the original property in 1994 and the second part in 1998 - the latter had been untouched for nearly 40 years and consisted of dense boxwood thorns and noxious weeds. The final piece of the puzzle, connecting the two pieces of land, was purchased in 2011 by Nick and Cassie Farr, totaling 130 hectares, of which 36 hectares are under vines and the rest are maintained as grazing and cropland for livestock and horses. With a mixture of different clones and rootstocks, the grape varieties grown here include viognier, chardonnay, pinot noir, gamay and shiraz.
Nick and Gary Farr stand side by side, but aren't afraid to go head-to-head when their opinions differ. Each generation has developed a distinctive style of winemaking based on its individual experience and taste, and their respective lines - By Farr by Gary and Farr Rising by Nick - have received critical acclaim both in Australia and abroad.