Shiraz 2011

Bannockburn Shiraz is made from a blend of estate fruit grown on our established vineyards; the oldest vines planted in 1974 through to the more recent 2007 planting. This release includes fruit grown across Range (1974), Winery Block (1990, 1996); De La Roche (2007) vineyards. The clonal mix includes PT23, R6WV28 and ‘Best’s Old Block’ with various vine spacings and planting densities.

Handpicked parcels of fruit were wild fermented separately with approximately 10% whole bunch overall including a portion of carbonic maceration. After pressing the wine was racked to a combination of hogsheads and puncheons of which one third was new oak. The wine was left undisturbed for 10 months, then racked to old barriques for another 6 months maturation prior to blending and bottling.

A cooler year has given this wine a lighter, brighter profile than some vintages, and it’s ageing beautifully. Still showing plenty of pop and energy, with snappy acidity, savoury spice and a gentle, resolved structure. The fruit is fresh and lifted, framed by earth and pepper, with just enough maturity to soften the edges. A vibrant, quietly complex expression of Bannockburn Shiraz, holding up with real charm.