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Garagiste Merricks Chardonnay 2017
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AustraliaWow, such a cracking chardy. From Mornington Peninsula's cool, south facing Merricks Grove vineyard and sandy loams veined with red ironstone, this is a complexed, mineral-driven, flinty and vibrant white, packing so much intensity and layers into a lean, 13 degree frame. Whole bunch pressed, this was native fermented on high solids in 500L puncheons (one new barrel used this vintage). After partial MLF, this spent ten months on lees before bottling. Green apple, flake salts, pear skin, grapefruit zest streams along the bright palate, with a hint of wood frame. Cool climate Oz chardy is stellar, and this is a star. Tasting beautifully now, but will age beautifully.Tasted: 04 January 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $55.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 141099
