2022 Pinot Noir, Irrewarra

• Style: Cool-climate Pinot Noir, silky and food-friendly
• Taste: Bright cherry, savoury spice, earthy undertone, soft tannins
• Food: Roast dinners, mushroom & truffle, cured meats, pasta, pizza
• Occasion: Date night, gifting
• Serve: Now–2027, 13.5% ABV, serve cool

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Bright cherry and savoury spice unfold with a distinctive earthy undertone, layered through restrained cool-climate structure. The 2022 vintage reveals red fruit without jammy ripeness, soft rather than aggressive tannins, and a fine acidity that keeps the wine graceful and weightless at 13.5% ABV. Body and presence dance across the palate without heaviness.

The Winery — Irrewarra

Nick Farr, celebrated winemaker behind By Farr's benchmark Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, planted this three-hectare vineyard on a north-facing slope near the small town of Irrewarra in Western Victoria, 150 kilometres west of Melbourne. The name honours the region's Aboriginal heritage and traditional hunting culture. Exposed to the elements and receiving notably more rainfall than Geelong, the site's clay-rich soils remain moist year-round, shaping the wine's distinctive cool-fruit signature. Vinification is classical: hand-picked fruit, four-day cold soak, indigenous yeast fermentation, and 18 months in French oak (one-third new). The vineyard is moving toward organic certification and is farmed sustainably.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine built for the table. Pour it now through 2027 with roasted chicken, braised beef, mushroom and truffle dishes, or a charcuterie board of aged goat cheese and cured meats. Its acidity and silky tannins pair equally well with pasta, risotto, and tomato-based pizzas. It pours without fuss at dinner, yet is structured enough to stand alone. Whether you're planning a date night or seeking a thoughtful gift, this is a quietly assured expression of Geelong Pinot Noir. Discover more Pinot Noir, explore our Australia collection, or browse our curated Light Red Wine selection.