2024 Garagiste Tuerong Chardonnay

Great vineyards viewed through the lens of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; that's Barney Flanders' vision for his Garagiste wines.

The Tuerong Chardonnay is an excellent example of the quality of wines he produces. There's a power and intensity to this Chardonnay, a lightning strike of acidity, a curl of luscious oak; all the while, the purity of the fruit and the characters of the vineyard remain the key point of focus.

An impressive release from Barney: it's a stunning Chardonnay comparable with the very best of the region.

95 points
"More stone fruit than citrus and a slightly richer palate compared with its Merricks sibling. Still, reined in by fine acidity and restraint in the winemaking. It’s a tip-top Tuerong with some dried fig and white peach, creamy, nutty lees and the merest hint of spicy oak. It feels luscious yet there's nothing overt or overpowering. It’s all classy chardonnay."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)