Perfume, finesse and seamless structure define By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2024, one of the estate’s most important single-vineyard expressions from Geelong’s Moorabool Valley. The Sangreal vineyard was planted in 1994, making it the oldest vineyard on the Farr family property. It sits on a north-facing slope with bluestone and overlaying limestone soils, marked by red ironstone colouring at the surface. This soil profile differs from many of the estate’s other vineyards, which are largely based on black volcanic soil with limestone influence. The vine rows run north to south, receiving full sun exposure throughout the day and producing fruit known for perfume, elegance and prettiness. The vineyard is traditionally the first Pinot Noir site to be harvested at By Farr, reflecting both its exposure and its distinct microclimate.
The clones used in Sangreal are 114 and 115, which the Farr family believes have evolved over time into what they refer to as the “Sangreal clone.” Sangreal is consistently made with 70 per cent whole bunch and aged in 70 per cent new oak, reinforcing both aromatic complexity and structural depth. Fermentation takes place in a five-tonne oak barrel with an open-top fermenter, following a four-day cold soak and natural fermentation over seven to nine days. Once the cap falls, the tank is pressed, and the wine is racked only once after malolactic fermentation before being sulphured and bottled. The full winemaking process takes approximately 18 months, and the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural flavour and bouquet. The 2024 vintage delivered reds of concentration, character and poise, with Sangreal capturing the site’s hallmark perfume, red-fruited purity, whole-bunch complexity and finely woven structure.
Perfume, finesse and seamless structure define By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir 2024, one of the estate’s most important single-vineyard expressions from Geelong’s Moorabool Valley. The Sangreal vineyard was planted in 1994, making it the oldest vineyard on the Farr family property. It sits on a north-facing slope with bluestone and overlaying limestone soils, marked by red ironstone colouring at the surface. This soil profile differs from many of the estate’s other vineyards, which are largely based on black volcanic soil with limestone influence. The vine rows run north to south, receiving full sun exposure throughout the day and producing fruit known for perfume, elegance and prettiness. The vineyard is traditionally the first Pinot Noir site to be harvested at By Farr, reflecting both its exposure and its distinct microclimate.
The clones used in Sangreal are 114 and 115, which the Farr family believes have evolved over time into what they refer to as the “Sangreal clone.” Sangreal is consistently made with 70 per cent whole bunch and aged in 70 per cent new oak, reinforcing both aromatic complexity and structural depth. Fermentation takes place in a five-tonne oak barrel with an open-top fermenter, following a four-day cold soak and natural fermentation over seven to nine days. Once the cap falls, the tank is pressed, and the wine is racked only once after malolactic fermentation before being sulphured and bottled. The full winemaking process takes approximately 18 months, and the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural flavour and bouquet. The 2024 vintage delivered reds of concentration, character and poise, with Sangreal capturing the site’s hallmark perfume, red-fruited purity, whole-bunch complexity and finely woven structure.
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