2019 Bindi Block 5 Pinot Noir
Macedon Ranges, VIC
The legendary Block 5 Pinot Noir from Michael Dhillon. One of Australia's most cellar-worthy Pinot Noirs.
$130.00
Out of Stock
Even in their youth these wines are more profound.
Michael Dhillon, vigneron
About The Wine
The Bindi Block 5 Pinot Noir is considered one of the benchmark wines for the Macedon Ranges.
With a reputation for being one of the great cellar-worthy Pinot Noirs of Australia, the Block 5 will develop beautifully over the next 10-15 years in appropriate conditions. The small half-hectare portion of the Bindi vineyard that supplies the fruit for this wine is planted on a gentle North-facing slope atop rugged quartz-riddled soil.
It's a darker and more powerful expression of Pinot Noir than its Original Vineyard counterpart. Typically only 150-200 dozen are produced from this special patch of earth.
About Bindi
The first vines on Bindi vineyard were planted in 1988 by vigneron Michael Dhillon and his father Bill. The family farm, purchased in the 1950s in the Macedon Ranges, today plays home to some of the country's most precious Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines.
A deep connection to family and place underpins everything that vigneron Michael Dhillon does. His fastidious vineyard management and precision in the winery has seen his label rise over the years as some of the leading examples of Australian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, setting a new benchmark for all Australian producers to strive for.
The wines of Bindi have been heralded the world over for their rare power and clarity. They now find pride of place in some of the world's most discerning cellars. These are collectable, cellar-worthy wines that showcase the unique character of one of Australia's great vineyard sites.
Macedon Ranges, VIC
From The Producer
The Block Five vineyard is about half of one hectare in size on a sheltered, north facing, and very quartz riddled site. It is a wonderful natural vineyard exposition. The wine is always darker in fruit expression and immediately more spicy and earthy that the Original Vineyard. It is less immediately perfumed and has more tannin and fruit power. The wines from this vineyard require more bottle ageing to develop the same suppleness and delicacy as the Original Vineyard but even in their youth these wines are more profound.
The wine spends 15-17 months in French barrels of which about 35% are new. This wine is never oak driven but can certainly benefit from a higher percentage of new oak without being dominated by sappy, smoky oak elements.
Production typically varies from 150-200 dozen per vintage.
Blend : Pinot Noir (100%)
ABV : 13.00%
Closure : Cork
Drink Until : 2035
Bottle Size : 750ml
Production : approx. 150-200 dozen
Macedon Ranges, VIC
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