Garagiste Merricks Chardonnay 2024, Garagiste, Mornington Peninsula. Barney Flanders hits a grand slam with the Garagiste Merricks Chardonnay 2024 from 28-year-old vines on grey loams and red ferrosols – a powerhouse of finesse, texture and electric energy that’s Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay at its peak. Meyer lemon, grapefruit, nectarine and white peach ignite the nose, laced with flinty struck match, cedary oak spice, almond meal and creamy lees that promise mouth-watering drive without a hint of excess.

The Garagiste Merricks Chardonnay 2024 dazzles on the palate with juicy citrus, stone fruits, chewy richness and spine-tingling acidity that delivers big presence, purity and length through 2030 – wild-fermented in large puncheons for seamless integration. Pair it with grilled scallops, roast chicken or asparagus risotto to elevate those zesty, nutty layers. World-class pedigree at a steal – load up your cart now.​