96 Points - Philip Rich
Bannockburn Vineyards of Victoria's Geelong region was established by the late Stuart Hooper back in in 1974; his vision was to create a vineyard that would produce Australian wine of a quality to emulate the great wines of France. Bannockburn continues to realise Hooper's vision under winemaker Matthew Holmes who commenced making wine at Bannockburn in 2015.
A Sauvignon Blanc that is afforded plenty of skilled winemaking attention, the 2024 Bannockburn Sauvignon Blanc opens with subtle oak influence alongside the classic varietal notes of green peas, grapefruit and spice on the nose. Full flavoured with plenty of fruit vibrancy and lively acid, this has a lovely texture derived from lees contact. A top line Sauvignon Blanc that delivers a level of class and complexity rarely associated with this variety in Australia.
“96 Points. Made from two parcels planted in 1996 and certified organic in 2021. A very bright green gold. The polar opposite (in a good way) to much Australian and NZ sauvignon blanc. Subtle aromas of white pear, just-ripened red apples, gooseberry and elderflower precede the palate, which has texture and depth not to mention a fine acid line running throughout.”- Philip Rich, The Wine Companion.
"95 Points. Fantastic wine. It’s a bloom of complex flavour. Salted gooseberries, smoked apples, earth, clay, dry spice and hay, with dry grass and herb notes spreading through the aftertaste. No hesitation, this is a ripper. 13% alc. Drink: 2025-2031"- Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.
