2024 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula

Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay from Mornington Peninsula is crafted by winemaker Barney Flanders, whose focus on small-batch, vineyard-specific wines showcases the unique characteristics of the region’s cool climate. Flanders' approach emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the terroir of Mornington Peninsula to shine in each bottle. Garagiste, known for producing expressive wines with precision and elegance, sources grapes for Le Stagiaire Chardonnay from select sub-regional sites, capturing the nuanced qualities that Mornington’s climate and soils bring to the varietal. The result is a Chardonnay that reflects both the winemaker’s expertise and the distinct identity of Mornington Peninsula’s coastal vineyards.