Irrewarra By Farr Chardonnay 2025

Mineral precision and cool-climate elegance define this highly regarded Victorian Chardonnay from the extended Farr family portfolio. The 2025 Irrewarra By Farr Chardonnay is crafted by Nick Farr from a distinctive vineyard site located in the Western District of Victoria, an area shaped by volcanic plains, inland lakes and consistently cool growing conditions. Originally planted in 2001 by the Calvert family, the vineyard benefits from high natural rainfall and free-draining soils that contribute freshness, tension and remarkable site expression. Unlike the more structured Moorabool Valley wines in the core By Farr range, Irrewarra Chardonnay expresses a softer, more delicate personality while maintaining the house’s signature detail and complexity. Fermentation with wild yeast and careful élevage in French oak provide texture and depth without sacrificing clarity or minerality. The 2025 vintage continues the label’s reputation for finely balanced Chardonnay that combines generosity with restraint.

In the glass the wine is luminous and refined, showing citrus, white peach and ripe nectarine layered with subtle creamy notes, hazelnut and delicate spice. The palate is textural yet energetic, balancing silky fruit weight with bright natural acidity and a pronounced mineral backbone. Fine oak integration supports rather than dominates, allowing the cool-climate fruit purity to remain at the forefront. The wine unfolds with precision and persistence, carrying saline and chalky nuances through the finish. Irrewarra By Farr Chardonnay has become one of Australia’s benchmark modern Chardonnays, admired for its ability to marry richness with finesse. It is beautifully suited to seafood, roast poultry, creamy sauces or careful medium-term cellaring.