Garagiste - 2024 Merricks Pinot Noir Low Alcohol crystalline

crystalline

The core message in the bottle is an invitation to try different things

The remaining 75% is aged in concrete tanks

40% whole-bunch ferment

understanding that they produce flavours that best represent the region and evoke more energy and emotion in the final distillation

Garagiste - 2024 Merricks Pinot Noir Low Alcohol crystallineThe Pinot vines at Merricks are 28 years old and sit on grey loams and red ferrosols, but with a north facing aspect. Yields were slightly higher than in 2023, and the fruits integrity meant it retained balance with Barneys preferred inclusion of 33% bunches. The winemaking is, as always, pretty hands off: natural fermentation as bunches and whole berries, with gentle extraction and 10 months in 20% new oak. Barneys touch with whole bunches is notable