CARRICK Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2022Carricks flagship Pinot Noir, the Bannockburn 2022, epitomises the estates deep connection to its organically farmed site on the Cairnmuir Terraces and Arthurs Vineyard. Known for structure, elegance, and ageing potential, this wine draws from four estate parcelsplanted 28 years agocapturing the distinctive character of Bannockburns semi continental climate and glacial alluvial soilscarrick Bannockburn Pinbbpn22 tasting note. The 2022 season was warm,

raspberries and pomegranate

Serve at 14–16°C with red meats

and just a hint of sous bois

some spicy French oak and the illusive “pinot character”

There is a nice array of expression so early here that's good to see

Malcolm Abel who incidentally was the first to graft these cuttings in his own vineyard

supple tail

vivid and vibrant

where vibrant red-fruit energy meets fine

hints of mushroom and a complexing smoky oak edge

Oak Regimen: 14 months in 225L French oak barriques (25% new)

The palate is bright and generously up front and aptly supports the aroma with juicy raspberry