Bannockburn Shiraz 2013 variety_Chardonnay

Bannockburn Shiraz 2013 variety_ChardonnayProducer 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,

Cool fermentation in tank and (10%) old oak

ripe fruit acids are present but the wine is driven by rich

Cha_teau de Bel-Air is situated on a sunny plateau that gently slopes southward

"Full ruby-red

The fruit was selectively hand picked

"2022 Chalmers Vermentino is 100% Vermentino from the Chalmers vineyard in Heathcote on rich

He currently makes Riesling

Really good

with smaller quantities of Freisa

It finishes crisp

The percentage of each variety that goes into the final blend changes with the season

Over the 300-odd years