Bannockburn 1314 Pinot Noir 2025 from Geelong’s Moorabool Valley is a vibrant, estate‑grown Pinot that channels classic Bannockburn complexity into a seriously drinkable, early‑release style. This Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2025 is built from organically farmed estate blocks, including close‑planted vines, with 15% whole bunch and 7 months in hogsheads (around 15% new oak) to keep it fragrant and supple.

The nose is all lifted red fruits and florals – raspberry, red cherry and brambly berries with violets, subtle spice, a little earth and undergrowth, plus a light oak polish. On the palate, succulent berry and cherry fruit weave through bright acidity and wonderfully slinky, grapey tannins, giving a sappy, sinewy freshness and a savoury, mineral edge that keeps it poised and incredibly moreish. It is medium‑bodied but feels energetic, with that unmistakable Bannockburn stamp of site and structure.

This is a cracking food Pinot – spot on with roast chicken, duck, pork belly, mushroom risotto, chargrilled lamb backstraps and charcuterie, and it can easily handle richer sauces thanks to its spice, earth and tannin line. Serve lightly chilled in warmer weather or just below room temperature to let the perfume and savoury detail sing, and don’t be afraid to pour Bannockburn 1314 Pinot Noir 2025 as your mid‑week “house Burgundy” – the quality for the price is outstanding.

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