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Description
It's no secret that Barney at Garagiste makes a great Pinot. And this, one of his very limited single vineyard releases is back after a three year hiatus!
The Balnarring Pinot comes from a little further down from the hill on the Mornington Peninsula than Barney's Merricks Pinot Noir, and it makes a fascinating comparison. It's a fine and pretty drop, a little lighter than its Merricks counterpart.
Think juicy & bright yet savoury, perfume & subtle spice, red fruits all wrapped up in a satin bow. Pure pleasure in a glass, a must-have for all lovers of a lighter Pinot.
95 points
"A much denser and richer offering compared with its Merricks sibling. With its whorl of the blackest cherries, kirsch and licorice it’s almost luscious. Sweet, cedary oak fleshes out the fuller-bodied palate, yet it’s by no means a weighty wine. There's some blood orange and chinotto in the mix, with fine tannins and equally fine acidity playing leading roles."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)
95 points
"It’s spicy and perfumed, has a sort of ripe cherry and empty chocolate box thing happening, something a little earthy like Kukicha (Bancha) twig tea (try it, it’s nice). It’s medium-bodied, plush and flavoursome, blood plum, cherry and almond, exotic spice, with a gently sappy tang, cool acidity, and a distinctly earthy ‘mineral’ character that’s really very fetching. There’s something of a pumice stone feel to tannin, and the finish is bright and long, with red fruit and a twist of orange peel bitterness. Has a bit of X factor. Very nice. "
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
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1 review
- ADAnthony D.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast3 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2021 Garagiste Balnarring Pinot NoirRated 4 out of 5 starsQuite nice
This one has more earthiness compared to the Merricks and less approachable now. It certainly has very nice qualities. I like the Merricks more, but it does come down to personal preferences.
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Light Bodied |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Mornington Peninsula |
| Australian State | VIC |
| Feature |
High Score |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front Halliday Wine Companion |
| Critic Score |
95 |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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