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⭐ Awards & Ratings
96 Points – The Wine Front (2010 Vintage)
92 Points – Jeannie Cho Lee (2010 Vintage)
Drinking Window: 2015–2015
92 Points – CellarTracker (2010 Vintage)
About This Wine
Farrside is located in the Geelong region of Victoria, Australia. The vineyard sits on a northeast-facing slope with limestone topped by black volcanic soil. The vines, planted in 2001, run east–west to protect fruit from excessive sun. Clones include 114, 115, 777, 667 and MV6.
Despite being only 300 metres from the Sangreal vineyard, Farrside is cooler with darker soils, resulting in grapes harvested 10–12 days later and producing a more structural, savoury style.
This wine represents the Red – Light and Perfumed style typical of the region.
Tasting Notes (Producer)
Nose: Deep meaty, spicy and mineral notes with red and black fruits.
Palate: Fresh, edgy and structured with savoury components.
Finish: Firm yet delicate with a long-textured finish.
Winemaking
Hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard
Fermented in open-top fermenters
40–50% stem inclusion
Four-day cold soak
Indigenous yeast fermentation (approx. 12 days)
Pigeage 2–3 times daily depending on extraction
Aged in 50–60% new Allier oak
Gravity filled, racked after secondary fermentation, then again at 18 months before bottling
Specifications
Region: Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2010
Style: Red – Light and Perfumed
Bottle Size: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Closure: Cork
Suggested Food Pairing
Based on the region’s typical style and the provided pairing references:
Jamon de pato (duck ham), pear and pecorino cream
Chicken teriyaki
Duck with plum sauce
Beef shabu shabu (Japanese ponzu broth)
