Product Description:
Farr Rising Geelong Pinot Noir 2024 is a finely detailed cool-climate Pinot Noir from the Moorabool Valley in Victoria’s Geelong wine region, produced by the highly regarded By Farr estate. The Farr Rising vineyard, planted in 2001, sits on a north-facing slope of grey sandy loam scattered with ironstone over deeper limestone and volcanic subsoils, a site that consistently produces wines of perfume, structure and mineral tension.
Fruit is hand-harvested and fermented in open fermenters, with a portion of whole bunches included to build aromatic lift and subtle structural complexity. The wine is matured in French oak barrels, with only a small proportion of new oak to maintain balance and transparency of fruit. The 2024 vintage expresses the hallmark elegance and poise of the site, combining vibrant fruit purity with savoury nuance.
In the glass it reveals layers of red cherry, wild strawberry and delicate spice, supported by earthy undertones that reflect the vineyard’s distinctive soils. Fine tannins and lively acidity frame the palate with precision and freshness. Both graceful and quietly powerful, this Pinot Noir captures the Burgundian inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship that define the Farr family’s winemaking philosophy.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Perfumed and lifted
Aromatic red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry mingle with rose petal, subtle spice and delicate forest floor notes.
PALATE
– Silky and finely structured
Juicy red berry fruits unfold across a supple, finely textured palate with hints of spice, mineral undertones and beautifully integrated oak.
FINISH
– Long and refined
Lingering flavours of red fruits and savoury spice taper into a graceful finish marked by bright acidity and fine tannins.
Reviews & Accolades
“Bright and perfumed with red cherry, cranberry and spice. There’s a lovely balance of fruit purity and savoury complexity, with fine tannins and impressive length.” — Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 93 points
“An elegant and expressive Pinot Noir with fragrant red fruits, subtle spice and fine structural detail. The palate is poised and persistent with excellent balance.” — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 94 points
Finer Details:
Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Pinot Noir
Country – Australia
Region – Geelong, Victoria
Vintage – 2024
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 14%