By Farr Tout Pres Pinot Noir 2013

Scores

97 / 100

"From a 1ha vineyard in an amphitheatre with three different soil types, 6 clones mutated into a single Tout Pres clone planted at 7300 vines per ha, normally 100% whole bunches in a single 5-tonne open fermenter. An extra year may be part of the reason, the vintage another part, why this is radically different to the other Pinots in the portfolio? The Farrs themselves would say it’s the vineyard’s unique terroir, including the ultra-close planting. Its the most savoury of the Pinots, but not so savoury that it diminishes the dark cherry/berry fruit and sweet spices at the heart of the wine"
- James Halliday

97 / 100

"This is another pinot masterpiece from the experienced hands of Gary Farr. Super concentrated and commanding, it has the classic iron fist in a velvet glove style of powerful elegance. The nose is composed and fragrant with rich dark cherry fruits, bergamot, fresh foresty aromas and cola; oak is beautifully integrated. The palate has impeccable balance from start to finish. Dense and yet silky, tannins build evenly and the wine flows effortlessly, delivering dark spiced cherry flavor with essence-like concentration. This has all the class of Grand Cru Burgundy."
- Nick Stock

95 / 100

"From a close-planted vineyard. 100% whole bunches. “Made by the Farr family”, which is an excellent way to put it. Three words: savoury, seamless and satisfying. This sits in a beautiful spot. Crushes of dried spices, herb notes, plenty of cherry-berry, almost a pepperiness. Earth. It is what it is, and that’s a very good thing. Tannin is dry, earthen, almost chalky, almost dusty. Savouriness is the lingering impression, but it’s not to the point where it’s in-your-face. Length is excellent, as you’d expect."
- Campbell Mattinson

Tasting Notes