By Farr GC Cote Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

The By Farr GC Cote Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 is a powerful tribute to the decades of experience and knowledge passed down through generations of the Farr family. The wine is crafted from meticulously selected fruit from the GC (Gary Charles) Chardonnay vineyard, a close-planted, high-density planting on an exposed côte. These vineyards, positioned on the north, northeast, and east-facing hillsides, are the backbone of the Farr dynasty and will continue to shape their legacy for decades to come.

The 2023 vintage benefits from the family’s meticulous attention to detail, with each plot carefully selected for its suitability to produce the finest Chardonnay. The North Côte, with its red to brown loam and buckshot stones, provides a longer ripening period, while the East Côte, with its diverse soil types and exposed positioning, contributes fresh acidity and minerality to the wine. The result is a wine of amazing smoothness and balance, with textured fruit, mineral depth, and an exceptional length that stretches across the palate.

The By Farr team has been working with the fruit from these vineyards for over eight years, perfecting the style and achieving a remarkable expression of this unique terroir. This wine is a fitting tribute to the pioneering work of ‘Gazza’ (Gary Farr) and his 40 years of contributions to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Australia.