2024 Bannockburn De La Terre Pinot Noir

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Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front

Bannockburn’s De La Terre vineyard was planted (to high density) in 2007, and certified organic in 2021. Some wines just have that extra something, and this is one of those wines. It’s outstanding. The length of the finish here is for the ages. It tastes of iron, cherry, woodspice, undergrowth and cedar, red rose notes in the mix too, and it firms beautifully as it mounts its final attack. One sip and I was convinced. It’s complex, tense, and exquisitely well finished.

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James Suckling

Sitting on the edge of reduction, with an earth-driven focus and aromas of dried black fruits, smoked bark, cured meats, damp organic soils and burnt orange peel. The palate is finely tuned, with an herbal edge, fine-boned tannins and bright acidity. Nicely constructed.

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Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion

From a 0.72ha high-density vineyard planted in 2007. Totally destemmed and matured in 25% new hogsheads. A light, bright cherry red. Opens with aromas of red cherry, orange peel, autumnal spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg as well as some woodsy, bracken notes. There's a savoury nuance, too, on the flavoursome, finely detailed and structured palate.

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Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2024 De La Terre Pinot Noir leads with leather and raspberry, dried mint and aniseed, licorice, autumn leaves, hung deli meat/pastrami and tapenade. In the mouth, the wine has all of these characters, shaped by pliable tannins and savory, exotic spices. The acidity is high, but it works within the confines of the other elements. I admire the confidence and conviction of these wines—they are so distinctly of this place and producer. I respect that. This is made from clones 777 and 114, planted at high density in 2007. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.