2021 Garagiste Merricks Pinot Noir
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Powerful single-vineyard expression of Mornington Pinot Noir from one of the region's leading small producers.
$45.00
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A stylish and super-savoury drink.
Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)
About The Wine
Barnaby Flanders knows good Pinot Noir, and his reputation for producing top quality wines from Mornington has grown with each vintage release.
His Merricks Pinot is in a bit more full-bodied (in comparison to his other Pinots), but still retains finesse and elegance at the same time. Loads of unique personality, class and complexity to go along with lovely drinkability.
A great wine from one of the gem humans of the Peninsula.
About Garagiste
Garagiste is the brainchild of Barnaby Flanders.
After leaving Allies Wines in 2003 he embarked on a mission to produce small batch premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay under his own label in his beloved Mornington Peninsula.
Barney loves the sub-regionality to be exploited in Mornington Peninsula, the slight alterations in aspect and soil profile within this small wine producing region provide him with the scaffolding around which he builds his stunning harem of small batch wines.
They are only ever made in small quantities so time is of the essence if you want to explore the world of Garagiste.
Photo Credit: Pinot Palooza
From The Producer
This year, the Merricks Pinot Noir, like most other years, was the last to ripen and the last to be picked. The whole bunch portion was a little higher than usual this year (60%), adding a savoury edge and a tannin complexity that Flanders recognised the fruit could handle given the quality and concentration. The winemaking was, in true Garagiste form, pretty hands off - natural fermentation, gentle extraction and 10 months in 25% new oak. The oak as always taking a backseat and letting the fruit shine
Blend : Pinot Noir (100%)
ABV : 13.5%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2029
Bottle Size : 750ml
Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Critic Reviews
"Of the 2 single-vineyard wines (the other Balnarring), Merricks is making a statement in ’21 – look at me. It’s not big, but it packs a punch. The 50% whole bunches in the ferment have imparted Italian flavours of chinotto, amaro and Mediterranean herbs with a distinct ferrous-stony note. Pop and crunch to the acidity and raw-silk tannins in harmony across the even palate. A stylish and super-savoury drink." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)
- DWDenis W.Verified BuyerRated 3 stars1 year agoexcellent
excellent Pinot, lovely bouquet,
taste very typical of pinot with long length
- RJRon J.Verified BuyerRated 5 stars2 years agoGaragiste Pinot.
A lovely pinot.No surprise. All his wines are great.Ron.
- JCJulian C.Verified BuyerRated 5 stars2 years agoThoroughly enjoyable
Great tasting Mornington Pinot with a little more heft. Great balance and length.
- MMickVerified BuyerRated 5 stars2 years agoAwesome Pinot
Full of flavour, balanced and nuanced. A great expression of Aussie Pinot!
- SBSam B.Verified BuyerRated 4 stars3 years agoTasty
Nice tasty Mornington Piont. Very very drinkable...
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