95 Points - Philip Rich
Bannockburn Vineyards was established by the late Stuart Hooper in 1974; his vision was to create a vineyard which would produce Australian wine of a quality to emulate the great wines of France. Bannockburn consistently deliver some of the Geelong region's finest Shiraz, with the 2022 Bannockburn Shiraz made predominately from vines in the south-facing Winery Block (planted in 1990) and Range Block (1974), with some declassified De La Roche (planted in 2007) in the mix.
A product of an ideal growing season the 2022 Bannockburn Shiraz is delightfully mid-weight, with enticing savoury depth, bright berry fruit, root spice and deep graphite-mineral tones. The weight is deft and silky, anchored by sinewy structure and star-bright acidity. It’s another winner.
"95 Points. Made with approximately 20% whole bunch including a portion of carbonic maceration and matured in French hogsheads and puncheons (10% new). A medium-bodied, fragrant and elegant wine that opens up with red and black fruits, floral notes, pink peppercorns and blood orange. On the palate, this has real grip, intensity and persistence, and this will totally reward those who still have some in their cellar a decade from now. 13.5% alc. Drink: 2023 - 2031"- Philip Rich, winecompanion.com.au
