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Not every great white wine is Chardonnay. This is the bottle for curious drinkers and long lunches that accidentally become dinner.

A benchmark Australian Chardonnay. Precise, mineral, textured — and impossibly elegant.

Few Australian producers have shaped modern Chardonnay quite like By Farr.

From the cool-climate Moorabool Valley in Geelong, this iconic Chardonnay is crafted from estate-grown fruit planted on red volcanic soils over limestone. Under the direction of Nick Farr, the winery has built an international reputation for producing wines with Burgundian influence while remaining unmistakably Australian.

The result is a Chardonnay defined by tension, texture and length.

Expect layers of citrus peel, white peach, nectarine, flint, subtle hazelnut and fine French oak. The palate is powerful yet restrained, driven by mineral acidity and an incredible sense of precision.

This is Chardonnay for people who think they don't like Chardonnay.

Why We Chose It

At Álavôt, we're obsessed with bottles that feel intentional.

By Farr doesn't chase trends or oversized winemaking. Every detail feels considered — from the vineyard site to the restrained use of oak.

It's the kind of wine that quietly earns its reputation.

Elegant enough for a special occasion. Interesting enough for wine people. Easy enough to open on a Wednesday night anyway.

Tasting Notes

• White peach and nectarine

• Lemon curd and citrus blossom

• Flint, crushed stone and mineral notes

• Subtle hazelnut and fine French oak

• Long, textured finish with bright acidity

Pair With

Fresh oysters, lobster rolls, roast chicken, creamy pasta, burrata, or a table full of shared seafood.

The Details

Region: Geelong, Victoria
Producer: By Farr
Variety: Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13.5%
Style: Mineral, textural, cool-climate Chardonnay
Cellaring: Beautiful now, with the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 5–10 years.

Less mass-produced. More worth opening.

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