2025 Bannockburn 1314 Rose

The 1314 label is Bannockburn letting their hair down. While the main estate wines are built for the cellar, these are built for the fridge and the park.

For the 2025 release, they have utilised a blend of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from vines planted way back in 1981. It is a serious pedigree for a 'casual' wine.

It was handpicked and whole bunch pressed before spending three months on lees in a mix of tank and old oak. That time on lees is key. It takes what could be a simple, fruity wine and gives it a lovely savoury texture.

Expect a generous core of jubey red fruits like raspberries and pear drops, backed by a fresh, crunchy palate of red apple skin and bramble. It is dry, it has a subtle herbal kick and it is absolutely perfect for relaxed drinking.

94 points
"A well-crafted wine to have in the fridge and ready to go this summer!"
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)