Awards/Ratings

Langton’s 1st Classified listing for Bindi wines. 5%. Other Block 5 vintages have received high scores (eg. 2015 JS 98)

Tasting Note

Dark cherry, raspberry and red-plum with rhubarb and floral spice; earthy, savory undertones, fine-grained silky tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing

Roast duck, mushroom risotto, pork belly, roasted root vegetables; Asian pairings: miso-glazed black cod, char siu pork, teriyaki chicken, shiitake and tofu stir-fry.

Production Method

Hand-harvested fruit (≈95% destemmed, ≈5% whole-cluster), native yeast open-top fermentation, 15–17 months in French oak (≈35% new); minimal sulphur, no fining and limited filtration; organic practices in the vineyard.

Vineyard Info

Family-owned Bindi estate (Dhillon family). Block 5 planted 1992 (~0.5 ha), north-facing on quartz-riddled soils at ~500m elevation; tiny, low-yield single-vineyard bottling.