Tasting Notes
Made in a pure-fruited, medium bodied style that takes its inspiration from Burgundy rather than northern Italy or Alsace, this finely weighted Gris is drawn from a south-facing site in Merricks. The fruit was hand sorted in the vineyard and winery, then whole bunch pressed into to old barriques to ferment using indigenous yeasts. The wine only goes through partial malolactic, to preserve freshness and was matured on its lees in old neutral barrel for 6 months.
No fan of the nondescript, structure-free Gris style that abounds, Barney's versions are well-defined and refreshing examples. Apple-tangy and creamy in the mouth, its charismatic flavours fall between the spiced apple/pear and stone fruit spectrum and the wine finishes with rippling citrus-laden dryness and notes of nutmeg and honey. Quality. - Distributor Note
Garagiste is a boutique winery on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, founded by Barnaby Flanders in 2006 with a focus on small-batch, site-driven wines. The project centres on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, exploring the subtle differences of Mornington’s sub-regions through single-site bottlings from Merricks, Balnarring and Tuerong, alongside carefully crafted regional blends.
The vineyards are farmed with sustainable practices, favouring low yields and close planting to capture intensity and precision. In the cellar, winemaking is minimalist: wild ferments, gentle extraction, sensitive oak use and an emphasis on letting each site speak. The result is a suite of wines that are finely structured, elegant and mineral-driven, marked by purity and regional clarity.
Garagiste has become a leading name in the Mornington Peninsula’s new generation of producers, celebrated for delivering thoughtful, terroir-focused wines that balance immediacy with the ability to age.
| Product Type | Wine White Pinot Gris Grigio & Blanc |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Victoria |
| Sub Region | Mornington Peninsula |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |