Bindi Original Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Diam cork closure. The Original Vineyard has become renowned for its signature, exotic spice perfume and silky, textured palate. This relatively quartz riddled, gently north sloping, three acre site produces very fine, spicy, fragrant wine that has high natural acidity and develops beautifully given 6-10 years careful cellaring. As it ages the depth of aroma increases in intensity and the palate becomes more and more harmonious, characterised by a sweet fruited, hedonistic texture. In comparison to the Block Five this wine is more seductive and delicious in its youth whilst still significantly rewarding cellaring. The wine spends 15-17 months in French barrels of which about 25% are new.

"A small proportion of whole bunches (5%) are included in the vats with the majority of the fruit being de-stemmed but not crushed. A small amount of sulphur is added on the first day and the ambient yeast takes about four days to begin the fermentation. This wine will spend 15 months in French barrels, of which 25% are new, and bottling will take place late May. As is usual with the Original Vineyard, planted in 1988, the 2018 is fresh and fragrant with red cherry, raspberry, strawberry and currant aromas. It is bright, perfumed and fine. The palate is wonderfully silky and seductive and flowing with lovely drive and expansion. It is a beautifully seamless yet driven wine. It will enjoy a long life and build in structure and complexity" - Michael Dhillon

Country: Australia
Producer: Bindi
Region: Macedon