Farr Rising Chardonnay 2024

Farr Rising Chardonnay 2024Nick Farr began his apprenticeship under his father, the redoubtable Gary Farr. Life is never easy for the son of a famous winemaker, but Nick's career has flourished and in 2020 he was named Gourmet Traveller Wine Winemaker of the Year, having been previously nominated back in 2013. The baton has been passed and he has taken over the reins of winemaking at By Farr from Gary. In addition, he introduced the Farr Rising range of wines when he planted

natural ferment

33ha planted in 1910

soft and almost ample

began to abbreviate the name simply to 'Amy’s'

a senior executive moving into the top job regards it as an article of faith that they should stamp their personality on the organisation

with dark plum here too

alongside a passion for great wine and a sense of responsibility about leaving a legacy for future generations

fine chocolaty but vigorous tannins and underlying savoury oak

the Syrah is my personal favourite and offers outstanding value for money year in and year out

is unirrigated and in the heart of the terra rossa area

So when I attended a luncheon recently that showcased the recent Te Mata releases

succulent in the center and delivering such vibrant