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Huon Hook described Gary Farr as "a vigneron: that wonderful, holistic word meaning someone who grows grapes and makes wine as though it is one and the same activity."
"When you get this Shiraz (By Farr) into your mouth, its sophisticated French porn - deep, silky, seamless, opulent. In many ways this is a Shiraz with pinot noir aphrodisiacal qualities." Establishment Wines
"Nick has now arrived in his own right as a winemaker. His Geelong Pinot Noir is bright in colour and the nose combines freshness of cherry fruit with some nicely underplayed forestry, mysterious and savoury notes." Ralph Kyte-Powel, The Age
"Nick's inaugural Farr Rising wines, all cool climate, are very good indeed, with individuality, style and some complexity." Dorian Wild
Shiraz By Farr 2001
"Here's a beautiful, spicy, cool-grown Shiraz that blossoms in the glass.
Black cherry, plum and black pepper aromas as well, and not at all oaky. A
rich but elegant style, with vibrant lingering flavors of kirsch, anise and
blackberry jam. Outstanding. Best now to 2015."
Huon Hooke
Sydney Morning Herald
29 October 2002
Farr Rising
"..Another Victorian rising star is Nick Farr, who never thought he would
follow in his father's (Gary Farr of Bannockburn fame) footsteps, but thank
goodness he has. His label Farr Rising shows that winemaking skills in this
family are passed on ..."
Glynis Macri
National Liquor News
1 November 2003
By Farr Chardonnay 2003. "…The flavour builds to a breathtaking crescendo as the wine flows across the tongue. It's very, very long…" Huon Hooke & Ralph Kyte Powell, The Penguin Wine Guide 2005/2006
"The winemaker, Gary Farr has worked harvests at Morey-St-Denis since 1983 and is
wholly committed to Burgundian practices. He creates wine of concentration, power and structure, with unmistakable varietal character. The Pinot Noirs are outstanding and are still improving in bottle but, despite using Burgundian techniques, their flavour is far more muscular and rich than any Burgundy you're likely to come across." Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Wine
"2001 Vintage Rating for Geelong: 9/10 Plentiful spring rains filled dams for the first time in five years, replenishing soil moistures. After the best flowering period in 10 years and brilliant fruit set a combination of beneficial rains and warm weather saw even ripening conditions and excellent bunch weights. Expect a very good year." Andrew Caillard MW
from www.boccaccio.com.au