2025 Bannockburn Gamay

A rich, generously fruited yet energetic and savoury Gamay.

Sourced from a 1.4-acre Olive Tree Hill block planted in 2014 and grafted to Gamay in 2019, grown on north-facing clay over limestone soils. Fruit was handpicked and fermented with 100% whole bunch carbonic maceration in small bins, then pressed to old oak (1,300L) and matured for 10 months prior to bottling.
Deep black core with a dark purple hue. Fragrant violet, sour to dark cherry and winter strawberry scents carry a smoky clove like overlay. Earth and spicy dried herb notes ensue. Rich juicy dark cherry, morello cherry and red plum fruits mix with traces of anise, clove, earth and spice. Fine, faintly chalky tannins and energetic acidity with a long, generously fruited yet savoury finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews…..
Bannockburn makes such good gamay. It’s grown on a 1.4 acre block planted in 2014.
Absolutely pitch perfect. I mean, come on. It’s so bright and yet, at the same time, so well fruited; it has freshness and substance and luminance in equal and harmonious measure. Cherry-berry flavours, some blueberry, some blood orange and ferrous notes, and intricate stitchings of spice. Trace elements of herbs and smoked, roasted meats. A bit of gloss but a liveliness at the same time. Everything here is exactly the ticket. Drink 2026-2030+
94 Points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front