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Bannockburn Gamay 2023

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    The 2023 Gamay offers a fresh but concentrated nose of vibrant and lifted fruits, with lively aromas of blue berries, violets, white pepper and paprika. The flavours are fruit forward but complex and the palate is crunchy and fresh. Even as a young wine in our range, this vineyard looks like a classic Bannockburn and offers curious and complex drinking.

    Bannockburn Gamay is made from a 1.4-acre vineyard block, originally planted in 2014 and grafted to Gamay in 2019. The site sits at the base of the north facing Olive Tree Hill vineyard and the soil is made up of mixed clay over limestone.
    Handpicked fruit was wild fermented initially utilising 100% whole bunch carbonic maceration, then destemmed and pressed to a single use barrique to finish fermentation. The wine was left undisturbed for 10 months prior to bottling.

    The 2023 Gamay offers a fresh but concentrated nose of vibrant and lifted fruits, with lively aromas of blue berries, violets, white pepper and paprika. The flavours are fruit forward but complex and the palate is crunchy and fresh. Even as a young wine in our range, this vineyard looks like a classic Bannockburn and offers curious and complex drinking.

    Bannockburn Gamay is made from a 1.4-acre vineyard block, originally planted in 2014 and grafted to Gamay in 2019. The site sits at the base of the north facing Olive Tree Hill vineyard and the soil is made up of mixed clay over limestone.
    Handpicked fruit was wild fermented initially utilising 100% whole bunch carbonic maceration, then destemmed and pressed to a single use barrique to finish fermentation. The wine was left undisturbed for 10 months prior to bottling.

    Varietal

    Gamay

    Country

    Australia

    Region

    Geelong, Victoria

    Vintage

    2023

    ABV

    12.5%

    Bottle size

    750ml

    Trusted by the professionals

    I love this wine, I think it’s beautiful. I probably shouldn’t talk in first person like that but forgive me. It’s a savoury, spicy, bunchy red wine with polished red berried fruit, a keen juiciness, excellent control and velvety/grapey tannin. It’s fresh, it’s savoury, it’s fruity, and it has herb/spice characters galore. It’s more-ish and then some. It’s tops.

    — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine

    Bannockburn

    Matt Holmes, the winemaker at Bannockburn Vineyards, is committed to producing wines that reflect the unique character of the estate’s vineyards. After a decade of experience in wine regions across the world, including Okanagan Valley, France, Italy, New Zealand, and Australia, Matt joined Bannockburn Vineyards in 2015. His winemaking philosophy is rooted in minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard’s terroir to speak through the wine. With a focus on gentle, natural processes and minimal additions, Matt works to capture the essence of each vintage and each vineyard block.

    Bannockburn Vineyards, established in the 1970s, is known for its rich history and commitment to organic farming practices. The estate spans 24 vineyard blocks and produces wines that express the best of the Geelong region’s distinctive soils, including volcanic debris, ancient sea beds, and limestone bedrock. The vineyard’s dedication to organic farming and sustainability is evident in its low-yielding vines, which contribute to the wine’s exceptional quality and character. Bannockburn is a testament to the dedication and passion of the Hooper family, who have maintained an unwavering commitment to producing world-class wines that reflect their unique terroir.

    Tasting notes

    NOSE
    Concentrated, Vibrant, Violets

    Fresh but concentrated nose of vibrant and lifted fruits, with lively aromas of blue berries, violets, white pepper and paprika.

    PALATE
    Juicy, Complex, Crunchy Fruits

    It’s a savoury, spicy, bunchy red wine with polished red berried fruit, a keen juiciness, excellent control and velvety/grapey tannin.

    FINISH
    Savoury, Herb/Spice, More-ish

    It’s fresh, it’s savoury, it’s fruity, and it has herb/spice characters galore. It’s more-ish and then some.