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Campbell Mattin93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Garagiste 'Le Stagiaire' Pinot Noir 2018"The fruit for the La Stagiaire Pinot predominantly comes from Garagiste's Bal..."$29.00 -
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Campbell Mattin93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Garagiste 'Le Stagiaire' Pinot Noir 2020"The fruit for the La Stagiaire Pinot predominantly comes from Garagiste's Bal..."$30.99 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Garagiste Merricks Pinot Noir 2017""Garagiste pinot noir is one of the safest wine bets going." - 94 points, Cam..."$42.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Garagiste Merricks Pinot Noir 2020"Expect a wonderfully graceful, succulent Pinot Noir packed with red plum, spi..."$45.00 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Garagiste Terre De Feu Pinot Noir 2016"Cropped from a specific 0.5-acre plot of the Merricks Grove vineyard, Terre d..."$63.99 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Garagiste Terre De Feu Pinot Noir 2017"Cropped from a specific 0.5-acre plot of the Merricks Grove vineyard, Terre d..."$63.99 -
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.