Wines By Farr — known commercially as By Farr — is a family-owned Geelong estate at Bannockburn in the Moorabool Valley, established in 1994. The 16-hectare vineyard is farmed with organic and biodynamic practices, with native grasses allowed to grow between the vines and no tillage, producing benchmark Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Viognier and Shiraz. Their single-vineyard Pinot Noir expressions, including Farrside and the Cote Vineyard bottling, are consistently among Australia's most celebrated cool-climate examples.
By Farr produces Pinot Noir (including single-vineyard expressions such as Farrside and Cote Vineyard), Chardonnay, Viognier and Shiraz from their 16-hectare Bannockburn estate in the Geelong region of Victoria.
The estate is farmed with organic and biodynamic principles — native grasses grow between the vines and no tillage is used. A specific certification body is not confirmed on their public materials; contact the winery directly for current certification status.
The winery is at 101 Kelly Lane, Bannockburn VIC 3331, in the Moorabool Valley sub-region of Geelong, Victoria. Phone: +61 3 5281 1733.
Yes, the cellar door is available for tastings at Bannockburn. Contact the winery via byfarr.com.au or on +61 3 5281 1733 to confirm opening times before visiting.