2015 Bannockburn Museum Release Cabernet Merlot

A beautifully aged Cabernet Merlot — refined and complex, with a decade of bottle development delivering extraordinary depth and elegance.

This is one of Geelong's most compelling cool-climate red wine expressions.

Geelong, VIC

$34 a bottle
Museum Release • Cool-Climate • Cabernet Merlot Blend

"A beautifully aged Cabernet Merlot — refined and complex, with a decade of bottle development delivering extraordinary depth and elegance."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep garnet with brick-red rim development — the hallmark of a beautifully aged cool-climate red.

Aroma:
Evolved and complex with:

• dried red and dark berries
• cedar, tobacco and leather
• earthy, forest floor nuance
• dried herbs and subtle spice

Classic cool-climate Cabernet Merlot with genuine bottle-aged complexity.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with silky, integrated tannins and fresh acidity.
Expect layers of:

• red cherry, plum and cassis
• dried fruit and savoury complexity
• cedar, earth and mineral notes
• fine, supple tannins from a decade of cellaring
• bright acidity maintaining freshness and length

The wine delivers elegance with depth, combining savoury complexity, finesse and the unmistakable character of a mature cool-climate red.

Finish:
Long and refined with lingering dried fruit, cedar, earth and fine tannins.

About Bannockburn Museum Release

Bannockburn is one of Geelong's most respected producers, celebrated for site expression, purity of fruit and minimal intervention winemaking. The Museum Release program holds back select vintages at peak maturity, offering wines with rare bottle-aged complexity.

It represents:

• a decade of careful cellaring and bottle development
• cool-climate Geelong precision and terroir
• minimal intervention winemaking philosophy

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2015
• Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
• Region: Geelong, VIC
• Producer: Bannockburn
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030

Food Pairings

• Grilled ribeye
• Slow-braised lamb shanks
• Roast duck
• Porcini risotto
• Hard aged cheddar
• Charcuterie and terrines

Why We Love It

This is mature, cool-climate Cabernet Merlot at its finest — savoury, refined and ready to drink now.
At $34, it offers exceptional value for a museum-released, bottle-aged wine of this quality.

A must-have for lovers of aged, terroir-driven Australian reds.