2019 By Farr Shiraz

海風邊長成的濃黑果實，帶著黑胡椒和煙燻的城市感。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 小批量釀造 -> 味道更集中，價格卻比大牌親民。
2) Geelong 冷涼影響 -> 保持酸度與結構，吃飯時百搭不搶戲。
3) 橡木調和得宜 -> 帶來香草、可可的細節，讓酒更有層次。

【侍酒師私房筆記】打開瓶塞，先聞到黑莓和藍莓的深色果香，接著有黑胡椒、煙燻和草本的鹹味。入口中段果實甜度收斂，單寧細密但有抓力，尾段帶一點烘烤香和黑巧克力的溫度，適合慢慢品，醒酒 30–60 分鐘會更開。

【場景化配餐指南】週末烤羊腿、家庭燒烤、朋友小聚配叉燒或胡椒牛片都很合拍；切幾片熟成芝士更能把酒裡的香料撐出來。

【降維打擊對比】不追名牌噱頭，靠田間管理和小批次表現實力：在同價位比起大型品牌，能更快喝到產區個性與陳年潛力。

A taut, savoury Geelong Shiraz that blends coastal tension with warm-ripened dark fruits.

【Why choose it?】
1) Small-batch focus -> Concentrated flavour without the blockbuster price: delivers depth and complexity you notice from the first sip.
2) Coastal Geelong terroir -> Cool influence keeps the wine poised, making it versatile at the table.
3) Oak integration -> Subtle spice and toast for structure, not to overwhelm the fruit.

【Sommelier's Notes】On the nose, blackberries and blueberry compote sit beside cracked black pepper and smoked meat. The palate is medium‑full with layered dark fruits, savory herbs and a backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins. French oak seasoning adds vanilla and dark‑chocolate nuances. Decant 30–60 minutes to let the savory notes open.

【Occasion / Pairing】Ideal for weekend roast dinners, BBQs on the terrace or a celebratory Cantonese feast—works brilliantly with char siu, peppery beef and aged cheeses.

【Competitive Edge】More personality than mass-market Shiraz at a comparable price: boutique attention, cooler-climate balance and restrained oak make it a serious bottle for those who want depth without paying Napa or Barossa premiums.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, blueberry, black pepper, smoke, dried herbs, dark chocolate, vanilla, oak spice, earthy, savory
• Food Matching: Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Black pepper beef / peppery stir-fry, Char siu / Cantonese barbecued pork, Mature cheddar or gouda, Mushroom and truffle risotto, BBQ ribs or smoked meats
• Grape Variety: Shiraz , Viognier ,

Winery

By Farr 是 Geelong 的小型精品酒莊，重視園地風土與手工管理。葡萄多來自沿海低產田，採收人工分級、小批次發酵並在法國橡木桶中細緻熟成，保留地域的海風張力與層次感。

By Farr is a boutique Geelong producer known for focused, site-driven Shiraz. The team favors low-yield fruit from coastal plots, hand-harvested and vinified in small batches with careful oak maturation to preserve varietal character and regional freshness.