Garagiste Terre de Feu Pinot Noir 2016

Region: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Grape: Pinot Noir

Vineyard Practice: Sustainable

Culinary Suggestions: Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, charcuterie

Alcohol: 13.5%

Bottle Size: 750ml

Overview

Garagiste is one of Australia’s leading cool-climate wineries, established by Barnaby Flanders in 2006. The winery is known for its exceptional small-batch Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a strong emphasis on showcasing the unique single-sites and sub-regions of the Mornington Peninsula.

While the Tuerong and Balnarring vineyards are integral to the Garagiste story, the Merricks Grove vineyard stands out as a highlight. It was here in 2000 that Barney Flanders began his journey as a winegrower. Since then, he has overseen every aspect of the Merricks vines, allowing him to maintain complete control from vineyard to bottle—a relatively rare approach in the Australian wine industry.

Barnaby and Cam handle all facets of viticulture and winemaking, resulting in a stunning collection of succulent, finely crafted cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Garagiste label is complemented by a range of delightful entry-level wines under the Le Stagiaire banner. Garagiste’s Pinot Noirs are known for their exquisite texture, while remaining fresh and intriguingly complex. The Chardonnays are taut and linear, offering immense satisfaction and showcasing the winery's commitment to quality.

Critic Reviews

95 points

Gary Walsh, The Wine Front October 2018

A whole lotta bunchy spice, positive pencilly oak, liquorice/aniseed richness, darker fruits (from memory). Firm in the mouth with terrific line, a carpet of deliciously earthy tannin, and a bold and long finish. I wasn’t really taking notes for the purposes of publishing, more as an aide-mémoire, but this wine prompted me to put finger to keyboard. Well done Barney Flanders. Hi-diddly-ho!

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