Bannockburn 1314 Rose 2023
$23.50
SPECIAL BUY 6 or more.
Description
Bannockburn Vineyards (25 kms north west of Geelong) have been one of the trailblazers of Australian fine wine for over 37 years. This is from new winemaker Matt Holmes and from this we can tell a great Australian Estate is clearly in safe hands.
The popularity of this baby Bannockburn suggests this wine needs little introduction. Named for the year of the Battle of Bannockburn, the 1314 is an early drinking version of Pinot from this highly regarded producer.
Though only in its second year, the 1314 Rosé is already a welcome mainstay of Bannockburn’s range. Unlike last year’s 100% Shiraz wine, 1314 Rosé is henceforth a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Shiraz playing a supporting role. As Matt Holmes says, the Bannockburn estate is home to some “nice old Cabernet and Merlot vines”. He is putting them to good use.
The fruit is from the Winery Block, with vines planted in 1981, 1990 and 1996. The soils are clay over limestone, and the vineyard is farmed organically. The 2023 is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance an equal split between Merlot and Shiraz. Perfectly ripe fruit was pressed delicately on a white wine press cycle and—with freshness in mind—fermented cool and slow in stainless steel tanks. The wine then rested on lees in tank before being bottled in July.
Juicy, full and fleshy, the 1314 rosé delivers a lot of wine in the glass. It’s bursting with sweet summer berries and cassis, layered with subtle savoury tones and a lick of minerality on the finish. There’s plenty of weight and flavour here, this will hold its own paired with a variety of savoury dishes, including anything with spice.
RRP $28 Our Special Price $23.50 when you buy 6 or more of this wine
Additional information
Producer | Bannockburn Vineyards |
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Region or Country | Australia, Geelong |
Variety | Cabernet Blend |
Vintage | 2023 |
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