"I love the perfume of this, the cuts of apple, the lingers of bath salts and brine, the sustained exuberance. There’s joy in this wine but there’s also structure and length. Bannockburn riesling is under appreciated in my view. You can drink this for the pure pleasure of it but it holds up to scrutiny too." 94 points. Campbell Mattinson, winefront.com.au. Bannockburn Riesling is predominantly sourced from a meticulously tended acre of vines nestled atop Olive Tree Hill, planted in 1976 on their own roots. This elevated north-facing slope lends an exceptional terroir to the grapes. Complementing this heritage vineyard is a small plot planted in 2015, extending the Winery Block's legacy. Following careful handpicking, the fruit undergoes a gentle whole bunch pressing, followed by an overnight settling before being transferred to stainless steel tanks for temperature-controlled fermentation. Post-fermentation, the wine finds its home in a combination of stainless steel vessels and aged barrels, where it undergoes a 3-month maturation on lees before its final journey to bottling. This meticulous process ensures the preservation of the wine's vibrant character and expression of its unique terroir.
