2014 New Zealand

Nigel Greening is incredibly excited by the 2014 vintage, in fact he goes as far as to say "I can truly say it is the most exciting set of wines I have ever seen us release, and by some margin." The Bannockburn Pinot Noir is the first of the 2014s to hit our shores and give a fantastic insight into why this vintage is so eagerly anticipated. The warm, bright red cherry fruit is generous, yet is balanced with a delicate precision and focus. The tannins are smooth with just enough presence to add grip and a lovely minerality comes through on the long finish. Nigel says the Pinots of this vintage "dance rather than sit" and I have to agree with him. The 2014 Bannockburn is a beautiful wine.
Catriona Felstead MW May 2015