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Garagiste, Terre Maritime Chardonnay 2019
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About the Producer
Garagiste, founded by Barnaby Flanders in 2006, has quickly emerged as a leading name in Victoria's cool-climate wine scene, specializing in small-batch wines from the Mornington Peninsula. The winery focuses on single-site, sub-regional expressions, sourcing grapes from diverse areas, including the sandy soils of Tuerong and Moorooduc, and the volcanic soils of Merricks and Red Hill. Merricks Grove, planted in 1994, serves as Garagiste’s flagship vineyard, where Barnaby manages all aspects of viticulture and winemaking, producing linear and savory expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their winemaking techniques include whole bunch pressing, natural fermentation, and minimal oak aging, leading to elegant and complex wines. With praise from James Halliday, Garagiste consistently impresses with its finely crafted offerings.
