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
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.