Bob McDonald

9.4

Very dark Ruby in colour - impenetrable. Red fruits, dried herbs, plum and plum skins - evidence of whole bunch in the ferment ( 70% apparently). Lovely balance, fruit quality and complexity, all at only 6 years of age. An overall sweetness on the palate which overrides the savoury characters. Being from Geelong it’s interesting to compare with the Yarra Valley and Mornington Pinots on the opposite (eastern) side of Port Phillip Bay - same latitude - this seems more succulent although all 3 districts are excellent for Pinot Noir. This is the first of 5 bottles - the drinking window will go another 6 years into the 2030s. This is an exceptional Australian Pinot. — 4 days ago

Willem Booij

9.2

Clean, floral and fresh, some oily hints and also some smoked trout impressions. Yellow fruit with some bitterness. This is a Viognier for dinners, razor sharp — 3 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.0

This is quite burgundian. Savoury cherry nose. Nice sour cherry, on a light bodied frame. Some fine tannin compensating for the lack of mid palate weight. Fine boned. — 5 years ago

Willem Booij

9.3

De By Farr Côte Vineyard GC Chardonnay 2019 is een prachtige witte Australische wijn uit de Geelong-regio in Victoria, geproduceerd door het familiebedrijf By Farr. 

Kleur: Helder strogeel met een gouden glans.

Neus: Expressieve aroma’s van rijpe perzik en steenfruit, aangevuld met tonen van citrus, zoals citroen en grapefruit, en subtiele hints van eikenhout, boter en vanille. 

Smaak: In de mond biedt de wijn een evenwichtige combinatie van rijp steenfruit en citrusvruchten, met een romige textuur en nuances van toast en brioche. De mineraliteit en frisse zuurgraad zorgen voor een levendige en harmonieuze smaakbeleving. 

Afdronk: Een lange, verfrissende afdronk met minerale tonen en een wat amandel. — 7 months ago

Helen Arvanitopoulos

9.2

Another By Farr added to the list. This time a Coté Vineyard. Just beautiful — 2 years ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

At about seven years of age this wine feels developed and ready to drink up. Savoury with hints of blood and meat combined with sour berries and rhubarb. — 3 years ago

Big Wave Dave

9.2

Big and compact but yet to come unfurl and gel. There is a sharp line of acidity, but also a broad palate. Full bodied and long. +2-3 points in 5 years — 7 months ago

Joe DAscoli

9.4

Delicious and elegant wine with a hint of oak. Great finesse and smooth. — a year ago

Sam Wood

9.5

Dark rose wish there was more left. Anthony Nappa. Beautiful winter rose with substance. LI merlot smell, petit verdot spice backdrop — 3 years ago

Paul T HB

9.5

Not the team’s I wanted to see, so I’ll just stick to the basics. Went well with some A5 coffee crusted New York Strip, the steak 🥩 is so rich you don’t want to waste it on a fruity wine

The 2010 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. The vineyard is situated on deep gravel deposits in the Macau and Ludon villages of the appellation and has 9,600 vines per hectare.

Vinious 93 The 2010 Cantemerle is vigorous and open on the nose, a mixture of red and black fruit with cedar and humidor scents. I admire the focus and detail. The palate is rounded in texture on the entry. This is a plumper, richer, more fruit-driven 2010 with a lush finish on the context of the growing season. You could broach this now, although I would prefer to leave it another three or four years. This is another excellent wine and candidate for most over-performing cru this vintage. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal. — 3 years ago