94+ Points - Campbell Mattinson
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, in particular top-line Burgundies. Bannockburn continues to realise Hooper's vision under winemaker Matthew Holmes who commenced making wine at Bannockburn in 2015.
The 2024 Bannockburn Pinot Noir brings together Bannockburn’s entire spectrum of Pinot vineyards; grapes from Olive Tree Hill, planted in 1976, 10 Rows (1991), Stuart Block (1997), Anns Block (2004), along with the acclaimed close-planted De La Terre block.
Another epic Pinot from Bannockburn, this is perfumed and layered with flowers, spice, earth, wispy reduction and brambly berry fruits. There’s an abundance of charm and character, with a bright, tight core of flavour framed by fine tannins and invigorating acidity. This is another top line Bannockburn Pinot Noir that will reward medium term ageing in cellar.
"94+ Points. All the herbs and spices, of course, but the shells of nuts, woodsmoke, a chicory element and whispers of both black coffee and black tea, all of which swirl around sound, sure-footed cherry-berry fruit flavours. This wine is as complex as it is assured, its sinewy tannin finessed into place, its flavours cascading out through the finish. This will age beautifully, and is best consumed with at least another few years under its belt. Tasted: May25 13.5% alc. $75 Screwcap Drink: 2027 - 2033+"- Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.
