Farr Rising Pinot Noir 2023

 ‘In my opinion, I often wonder when the concept of “Farr Rising” will be considered “risen” .... Ripe, generous, and round in the mouth. This offers weight and intensity you rarely see from this grape. Spice, dark spice, not herbal at all and black ripe fruits all on full show. It’s a powerhouse and entirely seductive, in a way that only Pinot Noir can be. A part of that ability to entice and deliver at the same time, comes down to balance. This is a big Pinot Noir, but it’s still perfumed and has freshness that doesn’t’ Nick Farr

‘This release needs another year in bottle but once it’s had it, it will be beautiful. The red berried fruit flavours here, while medium in weight, come across as a bit nervy right now, though they also come beautifully ripened, fresh and bright, and are set with nutty, ashen, twiggy-herb characters. It’s a complex wine but it’s not showy about it. Its tannin is superbly well integrated. And the flow through the finish is pure and even. Tasted August  2024.’ 

94 Points – Campbell Mattinson THE WINE FRONT