2012 Farrside by Farr Pinot Noir

Winemaker Nick Farr is rightfully ecstatic about the 2012 vintage commenting “These wines are so bloody exciting. It was one of those years where everything worked and the sites dictated the path the wines would take. A mildly dry end to the season gave us even ripening, good acid and abundant flavour. We harvested 1.8 tonnes per acre over 33 acres - a perfect quantity. The wines faithfully reflect site and soil characteristics, with good intensity and mouthfeel, complexity and length.”

‘A Magnificent World Class Pinot not to be missed.’

Semi translucent dark red colour with a tinge of black on the edges and a dark crimson red hue. Compelling nose with perfumed aromas of violets, ripe dark cherries, light anise and clove followed by some meaty cedar like characters and spice. Rich, energetic and powerful with a seductive seamlessly textured mouthfeel the palate features towering flavours of ripe dark cherries and strawberries which overlay some anise and clove with underlying meatiness and spicy cedar. Outstanding power wave. Solid yet velvet smooth tannins with exceptionally long aftertaste of ripe dark cherries, clove, dried meats and spicy cedar. Limited Stocks.
Cellar 5-6 years (2019-2020).
Alc 13.5%