{"product_id":"by-farr-shiraz-2023-geelong-australia-1","title":"by Farr Shiraz 2023 (Geelong, Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Farr Wines is a family-owned winery founded in 1994 by Gary and Robyn Farr in Victoria’s Moorabool Valley, between Geelong and Ballarat, about 100km southwest of Melbourne. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape growing in this region dates back more than 200 years, with Swiss settlers planting Victoria’s first vineyards here in the early 1800s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the region’s cool climate and distinctive terroir, the Farr family established vineyards dedicated to expressive, site-driven wines. Today, the 130-acre estate comprises 36 acres under vine, with the balance devoted to grazing and cropping for cattle and horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are planted with a combination of Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Shiraz, and farmed with a focus on quality and character. The winemaking philosophy is rooted in minimal intervention, allowing each season and parcel to speak clearly in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFather Gary's \u003cspan\u003eexperience as a hands-on winemaker was shaped by time spent at Domain Dujac in Burgundy, Cristom in Oregon and Calera in California. And l\u003c\/span\u003eike his father, son Nick has experience at international vineyards, including Cristom in Oregon, Au Bon Climate in California, and Domain Dujac in Burgundy. Training with the famed Dominque Lafon has served as the inspiration for by Farr's wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll fruit is hand-picked from the VSP trellising, with 20 per cent left as whole bunches in the fermentation. Most years we co-ferment between 2 and 4 per cent viognier with the shiraz, the date determining whether or not the former is co-fermented and bled back. It is a natural fermentation, with the fruit remaining in the tank for 19 days before pressing. Shiraz sees 18 months in French oak, 20 per cent being new, and is bottled under vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - The Wine Front (an Australian-only wine review magazine)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Selections","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":67601594417517,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/01JBZJC5APF9412DZG0T061ES1-main_de10c891-ef87-46dd-b56a-f76cab92ac55.png?v=1790879006","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/by-farr-shiraz-2023-geelong-australia-1","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}