Gary Farr has been making wine in Moorabol Valley near Bannockburn, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, since 1978. Before starting work in Australia, he traveled the world and learned the trade at Domaine Dujac in Burgundy, Cristom in Oregon, and Calera in California. Unsurprisingly, it was here that he became captivated by Pinot Noir and—not without a struggle—brought it back to Australia. By Farr also produces premium Chardonnay and has planted Shiraz and Viognier. Today, the business has been taken over by the next generation, Nick Farr, although Gary still keeps a watchful eye. The By Farr winery covers an area of 130 hectares, of which 36 hectares are planted with vines. Victoria is the wine region in southeastern Australia and one of the country's few cool climate zones. Victoria has a predominantly cool to temperate climate. The proximity of the ocean, elevation differences, and vineyard exposure play a major role. If we treat all sub-regions as a single entity, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the two specialties. They are produced in all styles. Pinot Noir varies from delicate to more structured, but the common denominator is its pure fruit character. Chardonnay ranges from full-bodied and concentrated from Geelong to light and fresh from the Mornington Peninsula. The grapes for RP Pinot Noir By Farr (RP stands for Robyn Pamela, Gary Farr's wife and right-hand woman) come from the Cote vineyard, which was planted in 2001. It is oriented to the northeast to avoid excessive sun and heat, allowing the grapes to retain optimal freshness. The bunches are very selectively hand-picked at the right ripeness. In the vinification cellar, 50% of the bunches are destemmed. The grapes and the remaining bunches then undergo cold maceration for four days, after which spontaneous alcoholic fermentation is allowed to take place in large open vats using wild (grape-native) yeasts. Pressing follows two weeks later, and the young wine is transferred to French oak barriques (50% new) for malolactic fermentation and aging. After 18 months, the wine is blended and bottled unfiltered. The By Farr - RP Pinot Noir Côte Vineyard is a beautiful wine from the Victoria region in Australia. This wine is produced by the By Farr family, who have owned vineyards in the region since 1985. The RP Pinot Noir Côte Vineyard is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes sourced from a specific vineyard named "Côte Vineyard". The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected for the production of this wine. The wine has a beautiful, deep red color and an aroma of ripe berries, spices, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is soft and round, with notes of red berries, cherries, and a subtle hint of oak. FUN FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick up the wine, you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the main road with ample parking. Click here for the address