By Farr GC Cote Vineyard Chardonnay 2025
The Wine
GC Côte Vineyard Chardonnay is a standout cool-climate Geelong wine, made from grapes grown exclusively in the prized Côte Vineyard of the Moorabool Valley. Named after founder Gary Charles Farr, it embodies decades of site knowledge and a commitment to precise viticulture. Hand-picked grapes are whole-bunch pressed, fermented with native yeasts, and aged in French oak to add texture and complexity while preserving the vineyard’s unique character.
It opens with bright aromas of citrus peel, white peach, and nectarine, complemented by hints of lemon curd, roasted hazelnut, and gentle spice. The palate is refined and textural, balancing ripe stone fruit with a chalky mineral edge and lively acidity. Oak adds depth without heaviness, leading to a long, saline, and elegant finish. Delicious now and built to age gracefully over the next decade, this is a top-tier Australian Chardonnay for those who appreciate finesse, terroir, and longevity. One of the great Australian Chardonnays!
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - Australia
Region - Victoria
Sub Region - Geelong
Extra - Cork
Year - 2025
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
The Farr estate is located in the Moorabool Valley between Geelong and Ballarat, 100km southwest of Melbourne. Grape growing in this region dates back more than 200 years, with Swiss settlers planting Victoria’s first vineyards here in the early 1800s. The rich volcanic soil and continental climate at our estate produces premium fruit with a flavour, bouquet and colour that is unique to our surrounding area.
Gary and Robyn Farr purchased the original property in 1994 and the second section in 1998—this latter had been untouched for almost 40 years and consisted of dense boxthorn and noxious weeds. The final piece of the puzzle, which links the two blocks of land, was purchased by Nick and Cassie Farr in 2011, making a total of 130 acres—of which 36 acres are under vine and the remainder is maintained as grazing and cropping for cattle and horses. With a mixture of different clones and rootstocks, the grape varieties grown here are viognier, chardonnay, pinot noir, gamay and shiraz.
Nick and Gary Farr stand side by side but aren’t afraid to go head-to-head when their opinions differ. Each generation has developed a distinctive winemaking style based on his individual experience and taste, and their respective lines—By Farr by Gary, and Farr Rising by Nick—have received critical acclaim both in Australia and overseas. BY FARR
