2022 By Farr Shiraz

Highly Rated
A sumptuous Rhone-inspired Shiraz from Geelong - powerful, peppery and earthy.
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews

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Description

The Shiraz By Farr is a Shiraz made like a Pinot Noir.

This is from vines planted in 1994 as part of Gary Farr's original plantings. In most vintages, a small amount of Viognier is either co-fermented or back-blended to enhance fragrance and texture. 

The grapes were hand-picked, with a portion of the bunches left intact during fermentation to enhance the wine's structure and complexity. A small percentage of Viognier is often co-fermented, adding an intriguing layer of fragrance and texture. The wine spent 18 months maturing in French oak, with just enough new oak to impart subtlety without overpowering the natural character of the fruit.

On the nose, expect an enticing mix of dense plum, black cherry, and black olive, spiced with white pepper and a hint of chocolate. The palate offers a seamless blend of these flavours, with a creamy texture and a lively acidity that invites another sip.

Silky, slippery and spicy, this is a wonderful expression of Shiraz from a great Australian vineyard.

98 points
"Deep and bright red-purple hue; earthy savoury pepper/spice and dried-herb aromas, the palate intense and brightly focused, driving and long, with great depth of cool-grown shiraz flavour and tremendous elegance. Fruit sweetness is deep in the core and this is balanced beautifully by well-judged tannins. An outstanding shiraz and a gorgeous drink."
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

95+ points
"I’m often asked who makes the best shiraz in Australia. I always include By Farr in my answer. This 2022 release continues an incredible run of quality shiraz from this estate. The pepper spice and mezcal notes here are clear, as is the pure, sound, silken deliciousness of the fruit, though ultimately it’s the length of the palate that really distinguishes it. This wine is sweet, savoury, nutty and more, the Campari-like herb notes of the aftertaste a beautiful way to exit."
- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

98 points - "Deep and bright red-purple hue; earthy savoury pepper/spice and dried-herb aromas, the palate intense and brightly focused, driving and long, with great depth of cool-grown shiraz flavour and tremendous elegance. Fruit sweetness is deep in the core and this is balanced beautifully by well-judged tannins. An outstanding shiraz and a gorgeous drink." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

95+ points - "I’m often asked who makes the best shiraz in Australia. I always include By Farr in my answer. This 2022 release continues an incredible run of quality shiraz from this estate. The pepper spice and mezcal notes here are clear, as is the pure, sound, silken deliciousness of the fruit, though ultimately it’s the length of the palate that really distinguishes it. This wine is sweet, savoury, nutty and more, the Campari-like herb notes of the aftertaste a beautiful way to exit." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
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2 reviews
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    Marie B.
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    2022 By Farr Shiraz
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Smooth Shiraz

    First thing I noticed about this Shiraz is how it was so smooth and balanced .In fact the more I tasted it the better it became. Definitely worth a try over Christmas.

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    Jake
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    3 years ago
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    2021 By Farr Shiraz
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Better than expected

    High class wine. Far better than previous vintages

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Shiraz fruit comes from the original By Farr vineyard, planted in 1994. It lies on a north-facing slope, and the red volcanic soil has a base of limestone with deep-set sandstone.

A powerful nose, with the depth and complexity of cool-climate shiraz. This wine is spiced with pepper and mineral elements, leaning towards earthy. The co-fermented viognier adds a little richness to both the bouquet and palate, which has a very pleasant sweetness to start, followed by intense fruit and earthy long tannins to complete the delicate structure and overall elegance of the wine.

Region: Geelong, VIC
Blend: Shiraz (100%)
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Closure: 750ml
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Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Shiraz
Country Australia
Region Geelong
Australian State VIC
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Reviewed By The Wine Front
The Real Review
Critic Score 95
98
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
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By Farr

Gary Farr is one of the most iconic winemakers in Victoria, or indeed, the country. He was responsible for taking Bannockburn in Geelong to the startling heights it reached as one of the benchmark producers of Burgundian varieties in the country. His own label, By Farr, is quite simply one of Australia's finest producers.

The Farr vineyards are based in the Moorabool Valley in Geelong, with a wide array of ancient soils resulting in small yields of incredibly intensely flavoured Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Shiraz and Viognier. With Gary's son Nick now making the wines, as well as taking his own Farr Rising label to monumental heights, this is a project set to dominate Geelong wine for years to come.

If you want to see one of the country's great winemaking families at work, anything by the Farrs will be one of the best examples of its kind in the country. Sheer class, guaranteed.

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