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Bindi 'Block 8' Pinot Noir 2022
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- ABOUT THE WINE: The Block 8 vineyard (planted 2016) is 3/4 of a hectare in size on a sheltered, north-west facing, and very quartz riddled site with some fertile volcanic soils. The eighth block planted at Bindi has a grandstand exposition sweeping down the mid slope. The wine spends 15-17 months in French barrels of which about 50% are new. The Block 8 wine has exceptional fruit depth and earthiness and is intensely structured, very long and age worthy. Bindi
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Bindi, located in the Macedon Ranges, is the Dhillon family estate, purchased in the 1950s. Covering 170 hectares, it includes 7 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, with the rest dedicated to eucalypt plantations, native bushland, and indigenous grasslands—a reflection of the Dhillon commitment to sustainable farming and landscape conservation. The vineyards are situated about 500 meters above sea level on soils rich in shattered quartz, siltstone, sandstone, and clay, with patches of eroded volcanic topsoil. Hand-managed since its establishment, Bindi’s vineyards have incorporated organic practices since 2005, including compost fertilization, under-vine cultivation, and soil aeration. The winemaking approach emphasizes the distinct characteristics of each vineyard, with typical yields of 1.5 to 2 tones per acre (3.5 to 5 tones per hectare) and an annual production of 1,800 to 3,000 dozen bottles. Michael Dhillon, born and raised at Bindi, apprenticed with Stuart Anderson from 1991 until taking over as winemaker in 1998. His expertise was further enriched by vintages with Jean Vesselle in Champagne, Alain Graillot in Crozes-Hermitage, four vintages in Tuscany at Tenuta di Valgiano, and three vintages with John Wade at Howard Park Winery in the mid-1990s. Driven by a passion for Burgundy, Michael has also visited over 100 domains across two decades.
- COUNTRY: Australia
- REGION: Macedon, Victoria
- VARIETAL: Pinot Noir
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Michael Dhillon
- CLASSIFICATION: Minimal Intervention, Sustainable Farming
- CLOSURE: Screwcap
- ABV%: 12.5
- SIZE: 750ml
