2023 Bannockburn Riesling, Geelong
A$30.00
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B13925V23
Very light colour with reserved fruit in a savoury bouquet that may include a sniff of the barrel. If so, it's discreetly done. The palate opens with a burst of apparent sweetness surrounding lemon/lime flavours and tangy acidity. The elements are slightly jarring and not fully integrated at this stage. A touch of grip provides a full-stop at the finish. Cellar it for a year or more. 05 AUG 2023 Drink 2024–2035
90 points HH therealreview.com
For some years now, Bannockburn’s Riesling has been firing on all cylinders. The 2023 includes material from a younger plot of Riesling (planted in 2015), but the lion’s share of the fruit remains drawn from Bannockburn’s ungrafted 1976 plantings in the Olive Tree Hill vineyard.
From the third in a series of cold vintages, the fruit for the 2023 was picked in late March in excellent condition with slightly lower than average yields, whole-bunch-pressed and settled overnight before being racked to tank for a cold, natural ferment. As with the last couple of vintages, there were no additions other than a touch of sulphur.
It’s a vivid, fresh release, finely structured and bursting with flowers, citrus and a savoury mineral line.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Geelong |
| Varietals | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 90 |
| ABV Percent | 13% |
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