2023 Bannockburn Shiraz

Exceptional quality and outstanding value from one of Geelong's founding and most celebrated cool-climate Shiraz producers

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front | 95 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Geelong, VIC

$42 a bottle
Cool-Climate • Shiraz • Bannockburn • Geelong

"Exceptional quality and outstanding value from one of Geelong's founding and most celebrated cool-climate Shiraz producers."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby red with vibrant purple hues — excellent clarity and concentration.

Aroma:
Enticing and complex with:

• dark cherry, blackberry and plum
• cracked black pepper and violet florals
• subtle cedar and vanilla from carefully integrated oak
• the cool-climate purity and lifted perfume that defines great Geelong Shiraz

Cool-climate Geelong Shiraz at its most pure and expressive — more reminiscent of the Northern Rhône than warmer Australian regions, with emphasis on pepper, spice and savoury complexity rather than jammy fruit.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with silky, refined texture and fine-grained tannins.
Expect layers of:

• dark cherry, blackberry and plum
• olive tapenade, white pepper and liquorice
• subtle cedar and spice
• fine-grained tannins providing structure without heaviness
• fresh acidity delivering balance, tension and extraordinary length

The wine delivers dark fruit elegance with savoury, cool-climate complexity, combining Bannockburn's celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking with Geelong's extraordinary maritime-influenced terroir and the volcanic soils that impart a distinctive mineral quality and refined tannin structure.

Finish:
Long and elegant with persistent dark fruit, subtle spice and a mineral edge that reflects Geelong's unique volcanic soils.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

95pts – The Wine Front

95pts – JamesSuckling.com

About Bannockburn

Bannockburn Vineyards has been a cornerstone of the Geelong wine region since 1974 — one of the pioneers of cool-climate viticulture in Victoria and one of Australia's most respected and historic boutique wineries. The estate's philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for the land has earned it a place among Australia's most celebrated producers, consistently delivering wines of exceptional quality and regional authenticity. Geelong's maritime influence from Port Phillip Bay moderates temperatures, creating ideal conditions for Shiraz of elegance, structure and aromatic complexity — more Northern Rhône than Barossa, with pepper, spice and savoury complexity at the fore.

It represents:

• cool-climate Geelong Shiraz from one of Victoria's most historic and celebrated founding estates
• Bannockburn's minimal-intervention approach to showcasing the extraordinary potential of Geelong's volcanic soils and maritime climate
• outstanding value for a triple 95-point, food-friendly and age-worthy Geelong Shiraz

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: Shiraz
• Region: Geelong, VIC
• Producer: Bannockburn
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2035

Food Pairings

• Grilled lamb cutlets with rosemary and garlic
• Slow-cooked beef short ribs with red wine jus
• Duck breast with cherry reduction
• Mushroom risotto with truffle oil
• Aged cheddar or Manchego

Why We Love It

This is silky, elegantly structured cool-climate Geelong Shiraz from one of Victoria's most historic and celebrated founding estates.
At $42, it delivers triple 95-point critical acclaim and a Shiraz experience that rivals the finest cool-climate expressions from the Northern Rhône.

A must-have for lovers of elegant, food-friendly cool-climate Shiraz and great-value Geelong wine.