2023 Sangreal By Farr Pinot Noir

Planted in 1994, Sangreal is By Farr’s oldest vineyard, lying on a north-facing slope with bluestone and limestone soils streaked with red ironstone. Its unique north–south orientation and long exposure to sunlight produce Pinot Noir of lift, perfume, and seamless elegance. Over the decades, the 114 and 115 clones have evolved into what the Farrs call the “Sangreal clone,” giving this site its own microclimate identity.

The 2023 vintage was crafted with 70% whole bunches and matured in 70% new French oak. Following a four-day cold soak, fermentation occurred naturally before 18 months of élevage. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, Sangreal delivers a highly perfumed and finely structured expression of Pinot Noir—consistently the most seamless and aromatic of the By Farr single-vineyard wines.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews....
Sour cherry and cream. Green pepper, cornichon, dried citrus peel. Loads of brown spice like mace, cloves and even a waft of cardamom. Ripe plum, dark cherries, dried earth and a warmth, not from alcohol but generosity of flavour. The wine is so welcoming. I just had the smallest sip, and this wine just mushrooms out, that classic peacocks tail writ large across my palate. It’s so intense and complex. It has an acid level equal to its myriad layers, which just heightens the excitement of this wine. In my wine life I have tasted many wines, but no winery l can think of comes close to a house style as Wine By Farr. Like it or love it, you can tell who grew and made these wines. In these wines is an undeniable presence of place and winemaker.
Ben Knight