2024 Bannockburn Gamay

94 pts
Only a few short vintages in and this is already one of Australia's best examples of Gamay.

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The Bannockburn Gamay is a delightful new addition to the Bannockburn range. Grown on a 1.4-acre plot grafted to Gamay in 2019, the vines thrive at the base of Olive Tree Hill vineyard, planted atop mixed clay over limestone terrain.

On the nose, this Gamay bursts with fresh aromas of blueberries, violets, white pepper, and a hint of paprika. The palate is equally delectable, with a fresh, fruit-forward profile that’s both crunchy and complex.

The 2024 vintage, despite its youth, promises curious and enjoyable drinking, reflecting the classic qualities of Bannockburn wines. It's a fresh and lively expression that has jumped straight to the front of the pack for Australian Gamay.

94 points
"This is a spicy, nutty, bunchy gamay. It leans heavily towards the savoury side of things, it’s whole bunch influence clear. Cranberry, red cherry, game, assorted roasted nuts and all those smoked herbs. There’s a tension to this wine, and a fine-sinew aspect. It’s an excellent example of the high-savoury style."
- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

94 points - "This is a spicy, nutty, bunchy gamay. It leans heavily towards the savoury side of things, it’s whole bunch influence clear. Cranberry, red cherry, game, assorted roasted nuts and all those smoked herbs. There’s a tension to this wine, and a fine-sinew aspect. It’s an excellent example of the high-savoury style." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

Gamay is the only new variety to be introduced to our property since 1996. Our first plot was grafted in 2019 and the potential for this wonderful variety in our complex soils is undeniable.

Bannockburn Gamay is made from a 1.4-acre vineyard block, originally planted in 2014 and grafted to Gamay in 2019. The site sits at the base of the north facing Olive Tree Hill vineyard and the soil is made up of mixed clay over limestone.

Handpicked fruit was wild fermented initially utilising 100% whole bunch carbonic maceration, then destemmed and pressed to a large format old oak vessel to finish fermentation. The wine was left undisturbed for 10 months prior to bottling.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Gamay
Country Australia
Region Geelong
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Critic Score 94
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
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Bannockburn

For over 50 years, Bannockburn has been a quiet force in Australian fine wine. The story began in 1974 when Stuart Hooper discovered and planted this now-iconic site in Victoria’s Moorabool Valley. In 1978, Gary Farr joined as winemaker, bringing a Burgundian lens that helped define the estate’s identity.

Today, Matt Holmes leads the winemaking, first stepping in for the 2005 vintage and returning permanently in 2015 after Michael Glover’s departure. Holmes’ style is thoughtful and site-first - guided by organics, minimal intervention, and an intuitive feel for balance. His Chardonnays are chiseled and composed. The Pinot Noirs - more precise than ever - are some of Victoria's best.

Viticulturist Lucas Grigsby, a 30-year veteran, tends the vines with the same hands-on, regenerative mindset. Together, they farm sustainably - straw mulching, composting, and nurturing cover crops - all to express the site with absolute clarity.

Bannockburn’s single-vineyard range tells the deeper story. S.R.H. Chardonnay draws tension and salinity from ancient marine sediments. The iconic Serré vineyard, planted densely in 1984, channels a Grand Cru sensibility. These are wines shaped by place, not ego. They hum with Burgundian influence, but speak fluently in an Australian accent.

Winemaker Matt Holmes - Geelong, VIC Bannockburn

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