By Farr Irrewarra Chardonnay 2017
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Irrewarra is one of Australia’s most brilliant winemakers pushing himself further, delving into new territory and giving voice to another captivating landscape. The name is an Aboriginal term meaning “long spear throw” – and it’s partly the thrill of the hunt that drew Nick Farr to this frontier in the heart of Western District farming country, approximately 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne near Colac 40 odd kms from Bass Strait. The slope is a mixture of grey sandy clay loams at the south end, to dark brown loams with fragments of buckshot and quartz gravels towards the north – all with underlying brown to yellow clays. Overall the soils remain very moist throughout the year, lending an attractive, spicy, damp-earth depth to these exceptional wines. Harvest comes in April after a steady, drawn-out growing season, resulting in great fruit expression and a deceptively long, mineral palate. “It’s a site that demands attention,” says Nick Farr
Vineyard owners John and Bronwyn Calvert, of Irrewarra Sourdough Bakery, share with the Farr family an appreciation of honest, homegrown food and wine. The vineyard was planted in 2001 to a mixture of clones on their own roots. It’s predominantly Pinot Noir, with six acres, with a further two acres planted to Chardonnay. When Nick learned from John in 2011 that the vineyard had been left untended for a couple of years, he jumped at the chance to work with it. 2012 was his first vintage handling the fruit, and the Farrs now have a long-term lease in place, giving Nick the freedom to explore a completely new challenge.
The winery says: “A deliciously mineral and slippery drink. An array of citrus and complexity lined with a fantastic backbone of acidity. Perhaps a bottle to be consumed by yourself.”
30% new oak, full MLF. Pronounced, aromatic nose of white flowers, lemon zest and a suggestion of fresh pineapple, almond and clotted cream. A bit of rocky earthiness – but not funk. Looks really elegant, with no suggestion of heaviness. Nice piquancy and zest on entry before it goes to a smooth, mealy palate with lemon, lime and nectarine tones. Lovely length. The finish is delightfully buoyant, with a sense of citrus mist.
Review of 2018
92+ points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front “A fair bit of spicy vanilla oak over lean limey fruit. There’s tang and smoke, vanilla, crème brulee richness, flinty texture, and a zippy finish of fine length. Really needs some time to come together, but high quality here.”
RRP $70 **SPECIAL 6 PACK BUY… Only $58.99 when you buy 6 of this wine**
Additional information
Producer | Irrewarra |
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Region or Country | Australia, Colac, Victoria |
Variety | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2017 |
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