Garagiste Balnarring Pinot Noir 2024 by Barney Flanders is a captivating cool-climate Pinot from the Mornington Peninsula’s unique Balnarring vineyard. This wine is carefully crafted with minimal intervention, showcasing the site’s natural charm. Expect vibrant aromas of raspberry, cherry, and strawberry with delicate floral notes of rose and violet, enhanced by hints of spice and earthy undertones. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silken tannins, fresh acidity, and a mineral edge, delivering a finely tuned balance of juicy red fruits and subtle complexity. Praised for its elegance, structure, and depth, it carries a long, refined finish. Garnering 95 points from Jane Faulkner and Gary Walsh, this is a fine example of expressive Mornington Pinot with both immediate pleasure and cellar potential.