Bindi Kaye Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bindi
Label Name:
 
Kaye Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Macedon Ranges (Gisborne), Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.6%
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
Vinous 92 (Angus Hughson); Michael Dhillon named Halliday Winemaker of the Year 2022

Tasting Note
Fragrant rose and forest-floor earth with wild red fruits; juicy, creamy palate, mouth-filling with chewy tannins and a balanced, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, pork belly, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed fish, teriyaki chicken, mushroom stir-fry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed and native whole-berry ferment in open-top vats; ~14 days on skins; matured ~15 months in 228L French oak barriques (≈30% new); minimal SO2, no fining, gentle filtration.

Vineyard Info
Family-run Bindi estate near Gisborne; planted 1988 (Kaye block planted 2001). Michael Dhillon stewards 7ha with organic practices and low-yield, high-elevation viticulture.