Limpid ruby-red. Finely detailed red currant, raspberry, Asian spice and floral aromas pick up a hint of blood orange with air. Juicy and lithe on the palate, offering alluringly sweet red fruit preserve, candied rose, star anise and vanilla flavors that betray no excess fat. In a distinctly elegant style, with fine-grained tannins adding discreet grip to the impressively long, red-fruit- and spice-driven finish. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, September 2022)
Limpid ruby-red. Finely detailed red currant, raspberry, Asian spice and floral aromas pick up a hint of blood orange with air. Juicy and lithe on the palate, offering alluringly sweet red fruit preserve, candied rose, star anise and vanilla flavors that betray no excess fat. In a distinctly elegant style, with fine-grained tannins adding discreet grip to the impressively long, red-fruit- and spice-driven finish. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, September 2022)
Sep 9th, 2022
Strong vanilla, ripe cherries and a hint of herbs on the nose. Juicy and fragrant red fruits, vanilla, bit of herbs on the palate. Overly sweet.
Strong vanilla, ripe cherries and a hint of herbs on the nose. Juicy and fragrant red fruits, vanilla, bit of herbs on the palate. Overly sweet.
Jan 26th, 2020
Stalky whole bunch on nose and palate also an oxidative and charcoal note. On the palate sweet red fruits - more satisfying than the nose. With the stalky nose became more apparent over time with that odd charcoal note. Overdid the whole bunch? Normally one of Australia’s better Pinots / from the Geelong district.
Stalky whole bunch on nose and palate also an oxidative and charcoal note. On the palate sweet red fruits - more satisfying than the nose. With the stalky nose became more apparent over time with that odd charcoal note. Overdid the whole bunch? Normally one of Australia’s better Pinots / from the Geelong district.
Jul 10th, 2019Beetroot stalky vegetal slightly peppery notes. Obviously a fair degree of whole bunch. For the stalky nose it has an amazing red fruited sweet palate. One of the best New World Pinots I've had this year. Must buy more by Farr Pinots from Geelong. Impressive!
Beetroot stalky vegetal slightly peppery notes. Obviously a fair degree of whole bunch. For the stalky nose it has an amazing red fruited sweet palate. One of the best New World Pinots I've had this year. Must buy more by Farr Pinots from Geelong. Impressive!
Jul 19th, 2017
This is the first time ever I drink this wine. Kind of the mid point between a sun drenched Californian and a burgundy. Alcohol good at 13.5, full bodied, smokey, forest floor and good salinity, fine tannin and good acid. Would get better in 2 to 3 years. Fine effort.
This is the first time ever I drink this wine. Kind of the mid point between a sun drenched Californian and a burgundy. Alcohol good at 13.5, full bodied, smokey, forest floor and good salinity, fine tannin and good acid. Would get better in 2 to 3 years. Fine effort.
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Love expanding my drinkable realm of wines! 👌 great recommendation by the sommelier
Love expanding my drinkable realm of wines! 👌 great recommendation by the sommelier
Feb 25th, 2015
Probably my favourite Australian red release of 2012.
Probably my favourite Australian red release of 2012.
Dec 28th, 2014
From the red soil. Pretty, sour, high toned. Some brilliant fine tannin this year. Love it.
From the red soil. Pretty, sour, high toned. Some brilliant fine tannin this year. Love it.
Jun 23rd, 2014
An Australian Pinot with its roots in the Cote d'Or and its pedigree among some of the best I've ever had.
An Australian Pinot with its roots in the Cote d'Or and its pedigree among some of the best I've ever had.
Nov 30th, 2013
Sangreal always good and this does not disappoint. Dark cherry, pepper, sandalwood, and a marked vegetative note on the nose. The palate is both smooth and concentrated. Great weight and mouthfeel. Dark bramble fruit, spice, pepper. Juicy. Perhaps a bit heavy compared to a Burgundian Pinot, but properly top shelf.
Sangreal always good and this does not disappoint. Dark cherry, pepper, sandalwood, and a marked vegetative note on the nose. The palate is both smooth and concentrated. Great weight and mouthfeel. Dark bramble fruit, spice, pepper. Juicy. Perhaps a bit heavy compared to a Burgundian Pinot, but properly top shelf.
Mar 31st, 2023
Geelong, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
