Bindi Kaye Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Kaye Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
recent vintages earn high scores (commonly 92–97). Praised by critics such as Huon Hooke and Vinous for perfume, structure and aging potential. Sources: Bindi Wines (official), Vine Street Imports, Canterbury Wines, Nick's Wine Merchants

Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry, strawberry and violet with rose-petal and forest-floor notes, hints of anise, cedar and spice. Medium-bodied, bright acidity, silky tannins and a long, savory cherry-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, roast pork, herb-roasted lamb, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, soy-ginger salmon, yakitori, soba noodles with mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; native fermentation in small open vats (whole‑berry), ~14–21 days skin contact; pressed to French barriques and aged ~15 months (≈30% new); minimal sulfur and gentle filtration.

Vineyard Info
Bindi is the Dhillon family estate in the Macedon Ranges. Kaye block planted 2001; single‑block, limited production (typically 70–150 dozen); hand‑managed vines with organic practices.