2024 Bannockburn 1314 Rose, Geelong

Dust and leaf notes ripple through blackcurrant bud, citrus, jubey raspberry and sweet spice. It’s a dry rosé with lots of spice and leaf notes but with a good core of juicy fruit too. Colour-wise it sits just on the pale or orange side of crimson; it’s a fair indicator of the dry-but-flavoursome-style of the wine. There’s a meaty/bunchy/Campari-esque side to this; it’s not dominant but it’s there.This would be great with food.

93 points Campbell Mattinson winefront.com.au

The nose is vibrant and fresh, giving fruit-driven notes of nectarines, peaches and watermelon rind. The palate is is light-bodied with focused acidity, showing fresh herbs, red apple skin and chalk. Stylish and friendly. Made from a blend of 40% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot, 20% riesling and 20% shiraz. Drink now. Screw cap.

92 points jamessuckling.com

A blend of estate cabernet sauvignon/merlot/riesling/shiraz. An iridescent salmon pink. Leaps out of the glass with its aromas of ripe red apples, blood oranges and mountain herbs. Flavoursome, gently textured and refreshing and a good accompaniment to a barbecued lamb cutlet and salads this summer.

91 points Special Value Philip Rich winecompanion.com.au

Bannockburn's 1314 Rosé from Geelong is a vibrant and expressive wine that showcases the winery's commitment to quality and innovation. The 2024 vintage is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the remaining 60% comprising equal parts Merlot, Shiraz, and Riesling. This combination results in a rosé that is both refreshing and complex, offering a unique profile that reflects the character of Bannockburn's estate vineyards.

The fruit for this rosé is sourced from the Winery Block, with vines planted in 1981, 1990, and 1996. The soils are clay over limestone, and the vineyard is farmed organically. The Cabernet component underwent carbonic maceration to soften the skins before being gently pressed to tank for fermentation. The other varieties were simply pressed as bunches to tank for fermentation. Maturation was short—about three months—and took place in a combination of tanks and old barrels.

On the nose, the 1314 Rosé offers aromas of ripe red apples, blood oranges, and mountain herbs. The palate is flavoursome, gently textured, and refreshing, making it a good accompaniment to a barbecued lamb cutlet and salads this summer.

Critics have praised this vintage for its balance and flavour. Campbell Mattinson of The Wine Front awarded it 93 points, noting its "dust and leaf notes ripple through blackcurrant bud, citrus, jubey raspberry and sweet spice." He describes it as a "dry rosé with lots of spice and leaf notes but with a good core of juicy fruit too."

Bannockburn Vineyards, established in 1974, is one of the earliest wineries in the Geelong region. The estate is known for its meticulous vineyard management and commitment to producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of their vineyards. The 1314 Rosé is a testament to their innovative approach, blending traditional varietals with a modern winemaking style to create a wine that is both approachable and complex.