Bannockburn Shiraz 2012 (Museum)

Winemaker Michael Glover sourced the fruit for this wine from two of Bannockburn's Shiraz blocks: the Winery Block, planted in 1990 and extended in 1996; and the Range Block which was planted in 1974. 2012 was considered a near-perfect season, with moderate conditions and no heat spikes. Glover guided his fruit beautifully in the cellar, making some of the most elegant, pure and charming wines of his Bannockburn career. After ten years in bottle, it’s at the start of its journey, with plenty of primary characters still present and Bannockburn’s signature savoury depth holding centre stage. It’s silky, powerful and very complex and while it will bring much pleasure to the winter dining table, it will continue to shine over the coming years. No hurry.