Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Bindi |
Label Name: | Block 5 Pinot Noir |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | Macedon Ranges, Victoria |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Highly rated by Australian critics — Wine Front (Mike Bennie) 96+ and Jeremy Oliver 96/100; praised for longevity and structure
Tasting Note
Spicy, earthy Pinot Noir with redcurrant, black cherry, rose petal and five‑spice notes; firm dusty tannins, silky texture and a long, savoury finish.
Food Pairing
Western: duck confit, roasted pork loin, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon. Asian: hoisin or Peking duck, char siu pork, miso‑glazed salmon, shiitake stir‑fry.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested; mostly destemmed with a small % whole clusters; open‑top fermentations with gentle plunging; matured 15–17 months in French oak (≈35% new); minimal intervention, native ferments.
Vineyard Info
Family‑owned Bindi estate in the Macedon Ranges (Dhillon family); Block 5 planted 1992 on quartz‑riddled soils (~0.5 ha); low yields and sustainable/organic practices.