{"product_id":"by-farr-farr-side-pinot-noir-2024","title":"2024 By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir | Premium Single Vineyard Geelong Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍷 BY FARR | FARRSIDE | ONE OF GEELONG'S GREAT SINGLE-VINEYARD PINOT NOIRS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Darker, More Powerful Side of By Farr Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr – One of Australia's Great Pinot Producers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGeelong, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $117 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eSangreal\u003c\/strong\u003e is the seductive, perfumed face of By Farr Pinot Noir, \u003cstrong\u003eFarrside is its darker, more structured sibling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from a single vineyard planted in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e on a northeast-facing slope, where black volcanic soils sit over limestone. Despite Farrside and Sangreal being only around \u003cstrong\u003e300 metres apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two vineyards produce remarkably different wines. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside is traditionally the more \u003cstrong\u003emasculine, savoury and structured\u003c\/strong\u003e expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the warmer, even \u003cstrong\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e has given it another dimension—deeper fruit, more flesh and power, yet still with the perfume, freshness and fine structure that define great By Farr Pinot Noir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is serious Australian Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a wonderfully complex Pinot Noir showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry and darker forest berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose petals and florals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClove and cardamom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth and forest floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, persistent tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 is deeper and more muscular than the cooler 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a gorgeous mixture of red and black fruits, flowers and exotic spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's generosity through the middle, but underneath sits the classic Farrside structure: \u003cstrong\u003efirm tannins, bright acidity and a distinctly savoury, earthy personality\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's powerful Pinot Noir, but never heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Vineyard. Five Pinot Noir Clones.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside isn't built around a single clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard contains an impressive mix of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e114\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e777\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e667\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMV6\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat diversity helps build the complexity for which Farrside has become famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent clones contribute different elements of perfume, fruit, structure and texture, giving the Farr family an extraordinary palette to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Pinot Noir with layers rather than simply fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Volcanic Soil Over Limestone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the Farrside story becomes really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard sits on a \u003cstrong\u003enortheast-facing slope\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003eblack volcanic soil over limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rows run east-west, helping protect the fruit from excessive sun exposure. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare that with Sangreal, only a few hundred metres away, and you begin to understand why the Farr family is so obsessed with individual vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside's darker soils and cooler growing conditions mean the grapes are typically harvested \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 days later\u003c\/strong\u003e than the estate's earlier sites. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can taste that difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside consistently produces Pinot with more \u003cstrong\u003edark fruit, meatiness, spice, minerality and tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an extraordinary demonstration of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarrside vs Sangreal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're choosing between the two, here's the easiest way to think about them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSangreal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfumed • Silky • Seductive • Floral • Seamless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarrside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark • Savoury • Spicy • Structured • Powerful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither is necessarily \"better.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're two completely different expressions from vineyards separated by only a few hundred metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what makes tasting them side-by-side so fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it's one of the clearest demonstrations you'll find in Australian wine of how dramatically \u003cstrong\u003esoil, aspect and microclimate can influence Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 2024 Vintage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage has given Farrside a little more muscle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent release notes describe it as \u003cstrong\u003efuller and more powerful than the cooler 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dark cherry, black plum and woodsy spice sitting at the heart of the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother assessment describes the 2024 as deep and almost plush, with red, black and hedgerow fruits accompanied by flowers, clove, cardamom and hints of smoked meat. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet importantly, the wine hasn't lost its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the magic of Farrside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower without heaviness. Structure without brutality. Ripeness without losing perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBy Farr – One of Australia's Great Pinot Producers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many Australian producers whose entire reputation has become so closely linked with great Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy Farr is one of them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGary and Nick Farr's experience with Pinot Noir stretches across decades and includes extensive winemaking experience in Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the brilliance of By Farr isn't that the wines taste like Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's that the family has applied a Burgundian obsession with \u003cstrong\u003esite and individual vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e to their own extraordinary piece of Geelong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrside is one of the clearest examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Pinot Noir capable of handling serious food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruffle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComté and aged Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd particularly love this with \u003cstrong\u003educk, mushrooms and truffle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 has enough fruit generosity to be extremely enjoyable young, but Farrside has always been a Pinot that rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination of concentration, acidity and savoury tannin structure gives it excellent potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2040+.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf drinking it young, give it plenty of air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd happily \u003cstrong\u003edecant it for 1–2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and serve it around \u003cstrong\u003e15–17°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a large Burgundy glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the wines that shows just how serious \u003cstrong\u003eGeelong Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2024 By Farr Farrside Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't simply pretty and perfumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has \u003cstrong\u003edark cherry, black plum, flowers, black tea, dried herbs, earth, exotic spice and savoury complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, all wrapped around serious but beautifully integrated tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e. Five Pinot clones. Northeast-facing. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack volcanic soil over limestone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit that hangs on the vine considerably longer than nearby Sangreal. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why Farrside tastes like Farrside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eRRP $117\u003c\/strong\u003e, you're buying one of the benchmark single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from one of Australia's greatest Pinot-producing families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf Sangreal is the By Farr Pinot that seduces you immediately, Farrside is the wine that makes you sit down, slow down and pay attention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor serious Pinot Noir drinkers, \u003cstrong\u003ethe 2024 By Farr Farrside is an absolute must.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"By Farr Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418785902894,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/2024ByFarrFarrsidePinotNoir_47f20de7-dba9-4eff-87b0-1b1e99ddafeb.webp?v=1786524254","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/by-farr-farr-side-pinot-noir-2024","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}