Bannockburn 'Serre' Pinot Noir vendor_Pizzini

Bannockburn 'Serre' Pinot Noir vendor_PizziniProducer Stuart Hooper established Bannockburn Vineyards in the early 70's, he was inspired by the pursuit of quality in the great wines of Burgundy, but wanted to make great Australian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a sense of place unique to the Moorabool Valley. Leading him to plant the first close planted Pinot Noir vineyard in Australia. Although Stuart has since passed, Bannockburn remains in the Hooper family, and his vision to make unique,

Ready to be enjoyed right now

TWR does a great job of toeing the line between winning over all different palates while also pleasing the most avid Marlborough drinker

10% whole bunches and matured in French oak (30% new) for 10 months

sophisticated

Since acquiring the vineyard in 2011

lifted Tempranillo from high-altitude vineyards displays aromas of plum

and broad appeal

white blossoms

olive tapenade and some baking spice flavours form this beautifully balanced wine with silky tannins and great structure

They decided to fulfil their aspirations of growing grapes and making wine and began planting their vineyard with Chardonnay

Tobacco soaked in cherries

and pasta dishes