Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2018

“…Bannockburn produces outstanding wines across the range, all with individuality, style, great complexity and depth of flavour. The low-yielding estate vineyards play their role. Winemaker Michael Glover is determined to enhance the reputation of Bannockburn.” James Halliday

Bannockburn's viticultural principles are based on a healthy respect for the land and responsible farming, e.g. the use of organic composting and straw mulching to eliminate need for herbicide sprays and the cultivation of inter-row cover crops to add soil nutrients. Wines are made on a low-intervention basis.

"... A complex and appetising pinot." 96 points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review

"It's a bright, spicy, slightly earthy/twiggy number, all dark juicy cherry and crunchy redcurrant. A cool 'mineral' feel to the acidity, lovely and glassy, fine graphite tannin, sweet and sour cherries, strawberry, a pleasing sappy tang and savoury slightly sordid undergrowth character, and a fresh clean finish of excellent persistence. Comes up very well in the glass, and while I wasn't quite sure of it at first, it won me over in quick time." 94+pts - Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

"Predominantly clone MV6, plus 114, 115 and 777 planted '76, '97 and '07. The batches were wild-fermented with 20% whole bunches, matured for 12 months in French hogsheads (30% new). Plum, cherry, bright acidity and fine, persistent tannins will bring pleasure at any time along the development trail." 96 points, James Halliday, Winecompanion.com.au

Organic Farming Principles