2024 Bannockburn Pinot Noir 750Ml Bottle

94+ points - Campbell Mattison, The Wine Front
 All the herbs and spices, of course, but the shells of nuts, woodsmoke, a chicory element and whispers of both black coffee and black tea, all of which swirl around sound, sure-footed cherry-berry fruit flavours. This wine is as complex as it is assured, its sinewy tannin finessed into place, its flavours cascading out through the finish. This will age beautifully, and is best consumed with at least another few years under its belt.

As is the "house-style" with Bannockburn pinots this tastes like there is more whole-bunch influence than there actually is. However those aromas and flavours of herbs, amaro and autumnal notes are pushed to the back by powerful fruit that has swallowed the 25% new oak. Red and dark berries, and cherries glow in the radiance if lovely structure and freshness with  Asian spice and sandalwood complexity. This is a fine release, and I don't believe that there has been a better one!