Valli Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022 - 6 bottles

VALLI BANNOCKBURN PINOT NOIR 2022

Accolades:
 97/100 – Bob Campbell MW
 97/100 – Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
 95/100 – Cameron Douglas MS
 93+/100 – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
 91/100 – James Suckling
 5 stars – Michael Cooper

“Typical juicy Bannockburn style with an extraordinary lengthy finish that elevates the wine above its peers. A hint of floral aromas with cassis, dark-fleshed plum, blackberry and a subtle seasoning of spicy oak. Delicious wine that can be appreciated now.” – Bob Campbell MW

“Wonderfully complex and new, there’s no mistaking the layers in the bouquet with aromas of place from minerality to ripe red berry fruits of boysenberry and plum then dark cherry and some raspberry suggestions. The scents of baking spices and smoke from barrel are both sweet and lifted as well as complex. A dry and equally complex wine touches the palate with textures and flavours that reflect the bouquet all at once teasing with polished tannins and medium+ acidity then red fruits and spice. Well made with a lengthy finish. Best drinking from 2025 through 2034.” – Cameron Douglas MS

“The pure fruit really pops out, with fresh sliced strawberries and citrus. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and linear tannins. It’s really about the tension and crisp citrus nature to this.” – James Suckling

“On the nose, this 2022 Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir is savory and spicy. There is clove and sumac, pastrami and raspberry pip, with black tea, tobacco and brine. This is a lovely wine. There’s loads of freshness and density and yet capaciousness. It has an “open-throated” finish, loose-weave without being slack. 2022 was the 25th anniversary of Valli, and Grant says, “We really picked the eyes out for our 25th anniversary year.”” – Robert Parker’s Win