A tribute to founder Gary Charles Farr with eyebrow-raising impact for its melding of immense power and masterful finesse. Savoury cedary oak at the fore initially, before settling into lime, grapefruit, white nectarine and talc. The palate is mineral and taut with restrained power raring to unfurl. Ripe lime, white nectarine and white peach are framed by pithy, chalky phenolics and waves of lime-drenched acidity bringing cut to an oily texture. Seemingly endless length through the palate. Truly outstanding Chardonnay.

The 2022 Chardonnay by Farr Côte Vineyard is a seriously impressive wine. It's colored by swirls of beeswax and pressed flowers, exotic nuances of saffron and freshly grated cardamon, sandalwood and matcha. It is utterly superb. The phenolics are in lockstep with the fruit, and the acidity binds it all together with invisible thread. It's seamless. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.