By Farr 'Sangreal' Pinot Noir 2024

Sangreal has added volume to Farrisde, potentially at the sacrifice of some elegance. It’s dialled-up with added fruit weight and a slightly denser mid-palate. It’s concentrated and sweet-fruited, displaying more ripeness and a touch more chew (attributed to the 60% whole-bunch fermentation). The most compelling feature of the wine is the undergrowth / damp earth / forest floor aspect which brings in a lot of complexity which will only expand over time. If you’re looking for some grunt in your Pinot, this should be your choice over Farrside. – Ches Cook, Five Way Cellars.

This wine smells like Pinot Noir that has stopped me in my tracks. It smells like wine that I recall when people ask me, how good can wine be, or is there a difference between cheap wine and expensive wine. It smells like wine that I dream about, it smells like wine that made me fall in love with wine. Whatever I write is irrelevant, because it's my experience, my mouth, my tongue, my budget. Flowers, spices, oak, sunshine, love, hardwork, perfume, loss and years of dedication. It smells like the cellar during harvest and the mud on your boots during pruning. It's a warm kitchen with friends and family and duck roasting in an oven. I can write a standard note about petals and acid and texture, but it doesn't really tell you what it feels like to drink it. By Farr