Description
Bindi’, 50 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges, is the family property of the Dhillon family. Originally purchased in the 1950s as part of the larger grazing farm ‘Bundaleer’, ‘Bindi’ is a 170 hectare farm of which 7 hectares are planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Fifteen hectares are dedicated to managed plantation eucalypts for high grade furniture timber whilst the remainder of the land is maintained as remnant bush land and important indigenous grasslands.
“The Bindi vineyard is the fundamental focus of our endeavors. Our vineyard and winemaking philosophy is to seek balance and purity in the expression of our various individual vineyard sites and this philosophy is applied to farming and conservation at ‘Bindi’; the preservation of the natural harmony.” Michael Dhillon.
Winemaker Michael Dhillon was Winemaker of the Year in Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2022.
Campbell Mattinson on Bindi “The Bindi farm spans 170ha but only 7ha is planted to vines. This simple fact is an insight into the care and respect the Dhillon family has for its land, its heritage and its future. There are only 2 varieties planted (pinot noir and chardonnay) on the home vineyard, with both long-established for their stellar quality. Bindi is without question among a select few at the top echelon of Australian wine and essentially has been ever since its 1988 plantings first hit their straps.“
About this wine from the winemaker: “This is the third release from our association with the Glenhope Macedon Ranges vineyard that was established in the late 1990s. Each year it feels like we have been able to refine the picking decision and winemaking, which is very similar to the way we make the Bindi Chardonnays (wild yeast, barrel fermentation, time on yeast lees). The nose has the classic array of aromas; lemon, cashew, spice and orange blossom. The palate is fresh and filling, textured in fruit weight and then chalky, intense and long. It will develop positively for four years and drink well beyond.” Michael Dhillon
RRP $46 Our Special Price $39.99 Very limited
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