Light-medium yellow with a biscuity/wheat-mealy bouquet, superbly scented and flavoured with a hint of buttery character along with nougat complexities. Latent power. Has a touch of firmness and grip at the end and is nicely balanced and structured. A real food wine. 17 AUG 2023 2023–2034
95 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com
Named for Bannockburn founder Stuart Reginald Hooper, Bannockburn SRH Chardonnay uses fruit sourced from Estate’s oldest Chardonnay vines at Olive Tree Hill Vineyard.
Whole bunch pressed to tank, then racked to 1300l French oak cask. Indigenous yeast primary and secondary fermentation, minimal stirring and aged on lees for eighteen months before bottling.
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | White Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | Australia |
Region | Geelong |
Varietals | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2022 |
Bottle Size | 1500ml |
Wine Points | 95 |
ABV Percent | 13.5% |