1314 Pinot Noir 2024

1314 Pinot Noir is from a blend of vineyard sites from our property, primarily MV6, 114 & 115, planted in 1976, 1997 and 2004. The 2024 vintage is a barrel selection based on an earlier bottling regime and younger drinking window.

Parcels of Pinot Noir from our different blocks were fermented with indigenous yeast, approximately 25% whole bunch including a portion of carbonic maceration. The wine was matured for 8 months in primarily hogsheads of which 20% was new oak.

The nose opens with dark red fruit aromas, autumnal earthy notes and some hints of bunchy spice. A touch of cola and some liquorice aromas come into play as well as classy and serious oak characters. In the mouth the wine is elegant but full flavoured, quite a powerful expression of Pinot Noir but with elegance and fine tannin. A lot of character and quality at this price point.

93 points. A blend of estate fruit planted in 1976, 1997 and 2004. 25% whole bunches and 20% new oak. A pleasing crimson red. The whole bunches announce themselves the moment you pick up the glass. Aromas of tea rose and bramble together with some spiced cherries and raspberries lead onto the moreish and flavourful palate. This also has the structure to see this become softer and more complex over the next 3–4 years. Philip Rich, winecompanion.com.au.

90 points. There’s plenty of interest here but then, that’s always the case with the wines of Bannockburn. This is a twiggy, autumnal Pinot Noir with spice, earth, ash, snapped twig and cola characters running through pure, sweet red cherry fruit flavour. It’s light-ish but there’s enough to satisfy, and the drinkability factor is high enough for me to polish off a bottle solo over the course of two nights. It’s a wine that isn’t too taxing, but still has plenty going on. Campbell Mattinson, winefront.com.au.