2025 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay
Region Geelong
Soil Black cracking clay with submerged volcanic pebbles and boulders at one end; more friable, Slightly more vigorous chocolate-coloured soil at the other
Vine Age Gamay grafted onto own-rooted Cabernet vines planted in 1999
Fermentation Vessels Sealed tank for whole-bunch fermentation, followed by five-year-old barrels to finish fermentation
Pressing Method Foot-Stomped, Then Pressed On Days 11 And 12
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 10 days
Closure Cork
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard; loaded into tank as whole bunches; tank sealed for fermentation; fruit subsequently foot-stomped and pressed.
Tasting Notes Deep, dark and vibrant; dark spice, salinity, savoury herbs, graphite, perfumed musk, confectionary lift, mace, clove, ripe Christmas cherries, summer berries and cream; supple, generous palate
Producer Information
Website
Address
101 Kelly Lane, Bannockburn, VIC, 3331, Australia
Phone
+61 3 5281 1733
Email
Owner
Nick Farr &
Cassie Farr
Cassie Farr
Cellarmaster
Nick Farr & Gary Farr