With age comes character.

Moderate intensity ruby to the edge with a purplish hue giving density.

Lifted spice and aromatic wild herbs infused through brambly fruit. The whole-bunch complexity is quite powerful but the integration with the primary fruit that will follow has commenced beautifully. Depth, intensity and an alluring hint of anise and licorice add dimension and intrigue to the aromatic profile. After an hour in the glass or decanter the layers of florals, particularly dark rose petal, unfurl.

Plush and gracious with very fine velvety tannins wrapped in abundant rich cherry and plum fruit. Silky with a weighty mid-palate from where the spice and subtle graphite build to leave a savoury exit with a theatrical sparkle of fruit. Great composure and polish balanced on broad shoulders.

Impressive drinking now but the aromatic complex and savoury flavour profile will evolve over the next 5 to 8 - maybe 10 - years.

A1 2016 1.5 Magnum - Wooden Box

Notes from the Farr Vintners Tasting Team:

17/20

A1 2013 Pinot Noir

Moderate garnet with a mauve edge.

Medium intensity plum fruit with subtle cinnamon spice lift defines the nose. The concentration of the primary fruit aromatics builds giving dimension. There is a background nuance of licorice and lavender florals, which elegantly fold into a gentle gamey bouquet.

Generous and succulent with a supple tannin texture, the palate has a silky flow with juicy acidity giving impressive length and persistence. Brightness and approachability are the driving force of this wine, however a hint of complexity we have come to expect from this vineyard adds a layer of real and intriguing character to the fruit depth.

It’s drinking pretty bloody well right now but it won’t disappoint with a few years stashed away. Cellar for 3 to 6 years.

Food – Order heaps of Pot Stickers, Dumpling and Siu Mai with pork as the common ingredient.
That’ll leave them happy.

A2 2015 1.5 Magnum

A1 2015 1.5 Magnum

A2 2016 1.5 Magnum in wooden box

A2 2016 1.5 Magnum

A2 2014 1.5 Magnum

A1 2016 1.5 Magnum

A1 2015 Pinot Noir

Moderate garnet with a mauve edge.

Medium intensity plum fruit with subtle cinnamon spice lift defines the nose. The concentration of the primary fruit aromatics builds giving dimension. There is a background nuance of licorice and lavender florals, which elegantly fold into a gentle gamey bouquet.

Generous and succulent with a supple tannin texture, the palate has a silky flow with juicy acidity giving impressive length and persistence. Brightness and approachability are the driving force of this wine, however a hint of complexity we have come to expect from this vineyard adds a layer of real and intriguing character to the fruit depth.

It’s drinking pretty bloody well right now but it won’t disappoint with a few years stashed away. Cellar for 3 to 6 years.

Food – Order heaps of Pot Stickers, Dumpling and Siu Mai with pork as the common ingredient.
That’ll leave them happy.

A1 2016 1.5 Magnum - Wooden Box

A2 2015 1.5 Magnum

A1 2015 1.5 Magnum

A2 2016 1.5 Magnum in wooden box

A2 2016 1.5 Magnum

A1 2016 1.5 Magnum

A2 2014 1.5 Magnum

A1 2015 Pinot Noir

Moderate garnet with a mauve edge.

Medium intensity plum fruit with subtle cinnamon spice lift defines the nose. The concentration of the primary fruit aromatics builds giving dimension. There is a background nuance of licorice and lavender florals, which elegantly fold into a gentle gamey bouquet.

Generous and succulent with a supple tannin texture, the palate has a silky flow with juicy acidity giving impressive length and persistence. Brightness and approachability are the driving force of this wine, however a hint of complexity we have come to expect from this vineyard adds a layer of real and intriguing character to the fruit depth.

It’s drinking pretty bloody well right now but it won’t disappoint with a few years stashed away. Cellar for 3 to 6 years.

Food – Order heaps of Pot Stickers, Dumpling and Siu Mai with pork as the common ingredient.
That’ll leave them happy.

A1 2013 Pinot Noir

Moderate garnet with a mauve edge.

Medium intensity plum fruit with subtle cinnamon spice lift defines the nose. The concentration of the primary fruit aromatics builds giving dimension. There is a background nuance of licorice and lavender florals, which elegantly fold into a gentle gamey bouquet.

Generous and succulent with a supple tannin texture, the palate has a silky flow with juicy acidity giving impressive length and persistence. Brightness and approachability are the driving force of this wine, however a hint of complexity we have come to expect from this vineyard adds a layer of real and intriguing character to the fruit depth.

It’s drinking pretty bloody well right now but it won’t disappoint with a few years stashed away. Cellar for 3 to 6 years.

Food – Order heaps of Pot Stickers, Dumpling and Siu Mai with pork as the common ingredient.
That’ll leave them happy.

Notes from the Farr Vintners Tasting Team:

17/20