95 Points - Philip Rich
One of stars of Victoria’s Geelong wine region, Bannockburn’s ‘1314’ range aims to deliver high quality, well-priced wines ready be enjoyed in their youth. This new addition fits the bill perfectly, offering a vibrant, early-drinking style of Bannockburn Shiraz.
The 2024 Bannockburn 1314 Shiraz is made from grapes grown on Bannockburn's Winery Block, with a barrel selection based on an earlier bottling regime and a younger drinking window. Fresh and approachable, it is brimming with aromas of black and red fruits supported by hints of blueberry, spicy clove and anise. Unmistakably cool climate Shiraz, the palate is vibrant and fresh yet still delivers the Bannockburn trademark complexity with some meat and olive notes and fine, firm tannin on the finish. With only 300 dozen produced, our stocks of this superb value Bannockburn Shiraz are likely to sell out quickly.
"95 Points. Made from fruit grown on the Winery Block at Bannockburn and matured in hogsheads (10% new). I doubt I'll taste too many better under $30 shiraz wines this year (or next) than this! A bright, medium crimson purple, this has an impressive core of dark fruits, lifted floral and white pepper notes and a little tapenade. It's equally impressive on the medium-bodied, spicy and well-balanced palate. Drink now and over the next 2–3 years. 13% alc. Drink: 2024 - 2028"- Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion.
"This is perfectly pitched for the Bannockburn shiraz drinker. Or indeed for the cool climate shiraz drinker in general. It’s sweet with fruit but laced liberally with twig, stalk, herb and undergrowth characters. It has a meaty, peppery edge too. It’s juicy up front but it pushes confidently through the finish, and all the way along the line it feels both pleasing and satisfying. We’re in very good territory here. Value? Wow, yes, absolutely.
Rated: 93 Points Tasted: Jan25 13% alc. $27. Screwcap. Drink: 2025 - 2031"- Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.
