2024 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Gewürztraminer

Garagiste’s first Gewürztraminer release in six years - and there’s barely enough to go around.

Sourced from a tiny parcel of 30-year-old vines in Tuerong, yields were so minuscule in 2024 that only a single 500L barrel was made. Half the fruit underwent whole-bunch fermentation to build texture, while the rest was pressed straight to seasoned oak, with the wine maturing on lees for seven months.

The result? A finely-tuned expression of Mornington Peninsula Gewürztraminer, balancing its signature perfume with precision and restraint. Classic rosewater and meadow florals lead into a succulent, gently spiced palate, lifted by a fine thread of acidity and a touch of phenolic grip. This isn’t the heavy, oily Gewürz of old - it’s a bright, layered, and quietly complex take on the variety.

With such limited quantities, this will disappear fast. If you’re lucky enough to grab a bottle, do yourself a favour and pair it with a decadent cheese board!