Shiraz 2022 MAGNUM

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 10% was new oak. The wine was left undisturbed for 10 months, then racked to 1200l old oak vats for another 6 months maturation prior to blending and bottling.

The 2022 Shiraz offers aromas of blueberry, violets, white pepper, and autumnal savoury characters, which are very typical of this variety from our site. The palate is elegant, cool, and long, with flavours of red and blue fruits, olives, cured meats and some smoky charred wood characters. The finish is savoury, spicy and twiggy, with pleasing acidity and freshness for such a flavourful wine.