By Farr Shiraz 2021

By Farr Shiraz 2021"Im often asked who makes the best shiraz in Australia. I always include By Farr in my answer." Campbell Mattinson By Farr Shiraz is Australian cool climate shiraz par excellence, with more than a passing nod to the northern Rhne. Shiraz fruit comes from the original By Farr vineyard, planted in 1994. Special site, special winemaker, special wine. "Nick Farr knows how to make wine. This is a glorious cool climate shiraz. Its sweet, its savoury, its

"Classic release

plump… yes yes and yes

98% shiraz and 2% cabernet sauvignon

though it may not be ideal for everyone

I think Grenache is naturally suited to McLaren Vale’s climate and the winemaking is also more sensitive than it used to be

"I used to go through an absolute truck load of pinot gris from Lerida

and the lowest altitude parts of the region

playing its ripe cherry

The spicy and fragrant playfulness is exaggerated with a portion of whole bunches used in the fermentation

but irrespective of that it is a valuable resource to protect the future of the vineyard

"I turned the bl***y place upside down"

Although I’ve spent all my life in vineyards and wineries