Bannockburn Sauvignon Blanc is one of the truly distinctive wines made in Australia. This is no ‘by the rulebook’ stainless steel fermented herbaceous cash cow. The wine sees a combination of new and seasoned oak, as well as Italian acacia. Depending on the vintage, a touch of Riesling and/or Chardonnay is added to the mix, respectively lending aromatic lift and body. The result is a wine that owes little to Sauvignon Blanc, but is a compelling, food friendly dry white.
With a few years in bottle, the 2011 rendition of Bannockburn Sauvignon Blanc is taking on complexity. It is arguably the most true to variety of Bannockburn Sauvignon Blancs we have seen in recent years, the cooler conditions perhaps exacerbating the grassier aspect of the wine. Compared to the most recent review of the same wine, it is more true to its core variety. That said, there’s a lot here for Sauvignon lovers and haters to both enjoy, and sufficient depth to suggest it will continue to develop in bottle for another few years yet.
2011 BANNOCKBURN SAUVIGNON BLANC
Producer: Bannockburn Vineyards
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2011
Region: Geelong, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 11 April 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright silvery green. Open aromatic nose of cut grass, chopped herbs, pear, grapefruit, lemon zest. Dry, medium bodied, a Sauvignon-like Bannockburn Sauvignon Blanc! Palate flows on from the nose, slightly herbaceous and grassy. Good length and extremely drinkable.
Score: 17.5/20
With a few years in bottle, the 2011 rendition of Bannockburn Sauvignon Blanc is taking on complexity. It is arguably the most true to variety of Bannockburn Sauvignon Blancs we have seen in recent years, the cooler conditions perhaps exacerbating the grassier aspect of the wine. Compared to the most recent review of the same wine, it is more true to its core variety. That said, there’s a lot here for Sauvignon lovers and haters to both enjoy, and sufficient depth to suggest it will continue to develop in bottle for another few years yet.
2011 BANNOCKBURN SAUVIGNON BLANC
Producer: Bannockburn Vineyards
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2011
Region: Geelong, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 11 April 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright silvery green. Open aromatic nose of cut grass, chopped herbs, pear, grapefruit, lemon zest. Dry, medium bodied, a Sauvignon-like Bannockburn Sauvignon Blanc! Palate flows on from the nose, slightly herbaceous and grassy. Good length and extremely drinkable.
Score: 17.5/20
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