2019 Garagiste Balnarring Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula
A$43.04
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B18107V19
It's back--and better than ever. After a two-year break, Barney Flanders has switched sources for his Balnarring Pinot from the Silverwood vineyard to nearby Meyers Road. It's a cooler and more elevated site that provides Flanders with Pinot of more focus and drive. This north-facing parcel, on grey sandy loam begets a deft and nimble--if slightly denser--wine than Garagiste's Merricks Pinot.
The 2019 was wild-fermented with a high portion of whole berries--unlike the Merricks Pinot there is no whole-bunch influence here (Flanders explains that from this vineyard, the stems can easily dominate the fruit). There was a reasonably long maceration and yet gentle extraction--light pump-overs and a few gentle plunges. The wine was then matured in 300-litre hogsheads (roughly 20% new, François Frères) and spent ten months on lees before bottling (unfiltered).
It's a complex, sappy Pinot in which juicy red fruits, raspberry and cranberry, beetroot, red rose and fresh mint all play their part--as does some subtle, sweet and spicy oak. The palate is very bright and youthful, containing its fruit nicely with some fine, powdery tannins and good acid line. Overall, this is a very classy, cool and crunchy Pinot with terrific perfume, intensity and spice.
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Mornington Peninsula |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
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