2024 Basket Range Wine 'Bantam' Bordeaux Blend

About the Wine

Bantam is a blend of the Bordeaux varieties grown on the Basket Range Estate's north-facing slopes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and a tiny splash of Saperavi.

The vines were planted back in the early 2000's and are managed organically by Sholto Broderick, tended thoughtfully and with utmost care. Each parcel of fruit was picked at separate times to get the balance just right for bright elegance and delicate tannins. The wine was matured in French oak for seven months before the final blending.

The resulting wine is medium bodied with excellent density and concentration. The bright acidity keeps everything fresh and superbly drinkable.

About Basket Range Wines

Basket Range Wine is a family-run winery and vineyard in the heart of the Adelaide Hills.

Led by second-generation winemaker Sholto Broderick, and alongside his parents Phillip and Mary, they’ve been nurturing this land and crafting wines here since the 1980s. Every bottle tells the story of their land, reflecting the uniquely steep and rugged Basket Range hillsides they call home.

Phillip’s sons Louis and Sholto grew up in the vineyard, working alongside their father from a young age. After formally studying viticulture and oenology, Sholto Broderick took over in 2016. He now manages manages the vineyard and winery.

Despite its small size, the 13.5-acre Basket Range vineyard undulates across multiple hillsides, creating varied aspects and diverse soils that develop interesting flavours and winemaking.

The entire vineyard is farmed using sustainable practices, preserving healthy soil microbiology and allowing a diversity of plants and insects. The focus is vineyard longevity and sustainable viticulture.

Snapshot

Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Country: Australia

Vintage: 2024

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.3%

Closure: Cork under seal

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Petit Verdot 25%, Merlot 25%, Saperavi 5%

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