The Intern, Artisan Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir from a Garage Winemaker

The 2018 Garagiste Le Stagiaire Pinot Noir wears its philosophy on its label. Garagiste is French for "garage winemaker". Le Stagiaire means "the intern", the entry point into the Garagiste range, made with the same artisan philosophy as the flagship wines but at a price that invites discovery.

Tasting Notes

A transparent Pinot Noir with ample crunch and sass, belying a light-weighted, almost ethereal, demeanour. Strawberry, red cherry and orange zest lead the nose, with Campari-like scents adding distinctive complexity.

Style & Drinking Window

Light to medium-bodied, fresh and immediately appealing. Serve slightly chilled at 14°C. Drinking beautifully now with 7 years of bottle age.

Perfect Food Pairing

This light, fresh Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with pork, try with the Murray Valley Free-Range Pork Rack Steak, available from our sister store My Meat Man. The clean, juicy character of premium free-range pork is a classic match for cool-climate Pinot Noir.